Protector – Malware Removal, Firewall & Core Repair
v4.0.4by Marcello Ruoppolo · updated 6 months ago
Protect your WordPress. The ultimate lightweight security suite. Block brute-force attacks, auto-repair infected core files, hide your login URL, set …
- Rank
- #12,922
- Down14 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 215
- 200+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 6.5K
- 6,475 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 3 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Protector at a glance
Protector is a WordPress plugin by Marcello Ruoppolo with 200+ active installs, the #12,922 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times, 50% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Version 4.0.4 came out on Apr 30, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 6.9.11. Among the 85 plugins tagged “malware scanner”, it ranks #14. It was first released in 2017.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats137 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Protector |
|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 9 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 215 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 215 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 216 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 216 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 216 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 216 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 215 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 216 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 217 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 215 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 215 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 215 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 215 |
Rank over time
#12,922 · up 19 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #12,922 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #12,908 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #12,892 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #12,883 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #12,904 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #12,911 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #12,931 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #12,917 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #12,870 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #12,907 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #12,917 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #12,945 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #12,941 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.46% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.47% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.46% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.46% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.93% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
200+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 200+ |
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- Rank #12945 → #12883
- Tested up to 6.9.10 → 6.9.11
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.671%
- v4.029%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★3 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 4.0.4
- Requires WordPress
- 5.0
- Tested up to
- 6.9.11
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Apr 7, 2017
- Last updated
- Apr 30, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Protector
How many websites use Protector?
Protector is active on 200+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #12,922 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Protector been downloaded?
6,475 times in total since 2017. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times. See download stats
When was Protector last updated?
Version 4.0.4 came out on Apr 30, 2026 (6 months ago).
Is Protector compatible with the latest WordPress?
Protector’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.9.11, 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 Protector still maintained?
Its last release was 6 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Protector have?
5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Protector?
The plugins most like Protector, by the tags they share, are Security Optimizer (1M+), Limit Login Attempts Security (1M+) and Hide My WP Ghost (100K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
3 reviews
- 5 stars: 3 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 | ≈ 215 |
| Reported installs | 200+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 3 |
| Total downloads | 6.5K |
| Author | Marcello Ruoppolo |
| First released | Apr 7, 2017 |
| Version | 4.0.4 |
| Requires WP | 5.0 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Apr 30, 2026 |
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