Virus Activity
v1.2.2by virusactivity · updated 8 years ago
This widget displays global virus activity level with the latest Internet security threats.
- Rank
- #34,576
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 15
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 6.4K
- 6,351 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Virus Activity at a glance
Virus Activity is a WordPress plugin by virusactivity with 10+ active installs, the #34,576 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.2.2 came out on Jan 3, 2018, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.8.34. Among the 2 plugins tagged “Threats”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2016.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats24 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Virus Activity |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 15 · -11.8% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 17 |
Rank over time
#34,576 · down 1,348 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #34,576 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #33,955 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #34,499 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #34,586 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #33,501 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #34,482 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #33,951 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #33,228 |
Growth %
Average -1.04% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -6.25% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +6.67% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -6.25% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -5.88% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Tested up to 4.8.33 → 4.8.34
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.2100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.2.2
- Requires WordPress
- 3.7
- Tested up to
- 4.8.34
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jun 3, 2016
- Last updated
- Jan 3, 2018
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Virus Activity
How many websites use Virus Activity?
Virus Activity is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #34,576 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Virus Activity been downloaded?
6,351 times in total since 2016. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Virus Activity last updated?
Version 1.2.2 came out on Jan 3, 2018 (8 years ago).
Is Virus Activity compatible with the latest WordPress?
Virus Activity’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.8.34, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Virus Activity still maintained?
Its last release was 8 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Virus Activity have?
No one has reviewed Virus Activity on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Virus Activity?
The plugins most like Virus Activity, by the tags they share, are NinjaScanner (40K+), Threat Scan Plugin (400+) and Global threat activity level Widget (10+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 15 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 6.4K |
| Author | virusactivity |
| First released | Jun 3, 2016 |
| Version | 1.2.2 |
| Requires WP | 3.7 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jan 3, 2018 |
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