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WordSec – Malware Scanner & Removal, Web Application Firewall (WAF), and 2FA

v1.1.2

by WordSec · updated 1 month ago

WordPress security plugin with firewall, malware scanner, and login protection. Block attacks and scan for malware from one dashboard.

Rank
#29,070
Up129 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 17
10+ reported · High
Total downloads
948
948 all-time
Rating
5.0/5
2 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +14.3% (30d)·Toward 20+ · ETA unknown

WordSec at a glance

WordSec is a WordPress plugin by WordSec with 10+ active installs, the #29,070 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, 14% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 1.1.2 came out on Sep 10, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 11 plugins tagged “malware removal”, it ranks #10. It was first released in 2026.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

121 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Downloads over time: 28 days across 1 series.5Oct 9Oct 14Oct 18Oct 23Oct 27Nov 1Nov 5Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.1.4
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DateWordSec
Nov 5, 20264
Nov 4, 20266
Nov 3, 20265
Nov 2, 20267
Nov 1, 20267
Oct 31, 20263
Oct 30, 20263
Oct 29, 20263
Oct 28, 20266
Oct 27, 20263
Oct 26, 20263
Oct 25, 20267
Oct 24, 20262
Oct 23, 20263
Oct 22, 20267
Oct 21, 20262
Oct 20, 20261
Oct 19, 20269
Oct 18, 20266
Oct 17, 20264
Oct 16, 20264
Oct 15, 20265
Oct 14, 20262
Oct 13, 20265
Oct 12, 20264
Oct 11, 20263
Oct 10, 20264
Oct 9, 20263

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 17 · -10.5% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.1820Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.1.4
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 202617
Nov 7, 202617
Nov 5, 202617
Nov 4, 202621
Nov 3, 202621
Nov 2, 202620
Nov 1, 202620
Oct 31, 202617
Oct 30, 202617
Oct 29, 202617
Oct 28, 202617
Oct 27, 202619

Rank over time

#29,070 · up 233 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 9 days across 1 series.#28.5K#29KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.1.4
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#29,070
Nov 7, 2026#29,199
Nov 5, 2026#28,970
Nov 3, 2026#28,241
Nov 2, 2026#28,268
Oct 31, 2026#29,048
Oct 30, 2026#28,819
Oct 29, 2026#28,583
Oct 27, 2026#29,303

Growth %

Average -0.92% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-20%0%20%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 20260.00%
Nov 7, 20260.00%
Nov 5, 2026-19.05%
Nov 4, 20260.00%
Nov 3, 2026+5.00%
Nov 2, 20260.00%
Nov 1, 2026+17.65%
Oct 31, 20260.00%
Oct 30, 20260.00%
Oct 29, 20260.00%
Oct 28, 2026-10.53%

Active installs band

10+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 13 days across 1 series.101520Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.1.4
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 202610+
Nov 7, 202610+
Nov 6, 202610+
Nov 5, 202610+
Nov 4, 202620+
Nov 3, 202620+
Nov 2, 202620+
Nov 1, 202620+
Oct 31, 202610+
Oct 30, 202610+
Oct 29, 202610+
Oct 28, 202610+
Oct 27, 202610+

Search rankings

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Downloads +25%
    • Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4

Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v1.1100%

Rating trend

5.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.1.2
Requires WordPress
6.9
Tested up to
7.1.4
Requires PHP
7.4
First released
Jul 16, 2026
Last updated
Sep 10, 2026
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about WordSec

How many websites use WordSec?

WordSec 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 #29,070 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has WordSec been downloaded?

948 times in total since 2026. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats

When was WordSec last updated?

Version 1.1.2 came out on Sep 10, 2026 (1 month ago).

Is WordSec compatible with the latest WordPress?

Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.

Is WordSec still maintained?

Yes. Its last release was 1 month ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does WordSec have?

5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.

What are the best alternatives to WordSec?

The plugins most like WordSec, by the tags they share, are Security Optimizer (1M+), MalCare WordPress Security Plugin (100K+) and Defender Security (80K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

Analyze reviews

Review stats

5.0

★★★★★

2 reviews

  • 5 stars: 2 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≈ 17
Reported installs10+
Rating5.0
Reviews2
Total downloads948
AuthorWordSec
First releasedJul 16, 2026
Version1.1.2
Requires WP6.9
Requires PHP7.4
Last updatedSep 10, 2026

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