WhoKnew Shield — Email, Phone & Address Security
v2.1.3by WhoKnew.io · updated 2 months ago
Security plugin blocking spam bots from harvesting email addresses, phone numbers & addresses. Dual-layer anti-spam protection with auto-detection.
- Rank
- #24,133
- Down38 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 34
- 30+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 1.4K
- 1,415 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WhoKnew Shield at a glance
WhoKnew Shield is a WordPress plugin by WhoKnew.io with 30+ active installs, the #24,133 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 2.1.3 came out on Aug 19, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 4 plugins tagged “email protection”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2026.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats72 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WhoKnew Shield |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 33 · +17.9% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 33 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 33 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 32 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 32 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 32 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 31 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 31 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 31 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 30 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 30 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 27 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 28 |
Rank over time
#24,133 · up 1,144 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #24,133 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #24,095 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #24,129 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #24,198 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #24,031 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #24,394 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #24,552 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #24,740 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #25,090 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #25,277 |
Growth %
Average +1.38% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +1.56% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +3.23% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +3.33% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +11.11% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -3.57% |
Active installs band
30+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 20+ |
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- Installs 20+ → 30+
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.1100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.1.3
- Requires WordPress
- 5.8
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Mar 4, 2026
- Last updated
- Aug 19, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WhoKnew Shield
How many websites use WhoKnew Shield?
WhoKnew Shield is active on 30+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #24,133 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WhoKnew Shield been downloaded?
1,415 times in total since 2026. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times. See download stats
When was WhoKnew Shield last updated?
Version 2.1.3 came out on Aug 19, 2026 (2 months ago).
Is WhoKnew Shield compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Is WhoKnew Shield still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 2 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does WhoKnew Shield have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to WhoKnew Shield?
The plugins most like WhoKnew Shield, by the tags they share, are WP Armour (400K+), CloudSecure WP Security (200K+) and Titan Anti-spam & Security (50K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 34 |
| Reported installs | 30+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 1.4K |
| Author | WhoKnew.io |
| First released | Mar 4, 2026 |
| Version | 2.1.3 |
| Requires WP | 5.8 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Aug 19, 2026 |
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