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Protector – Malware Removal, Firewall & Core Repair

v4.0.4

by 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
Growing·Downloads +50% (30d)·Toward 300+ · ETA ~24d

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.

Showing the last 30 days. Full history comes with any paid plan.See plans

Downloads over time

Download stats

137 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Downloads over time: 20 days across 1 series.510Oct 9Oct 12Oct 15Oct 19Oct 22Oct 25Oct 28
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DateProtector
Oct 28, 202612
Oct 27, 20265
Oct 26, 20266
Oct 25, 20264
Oct 24, 20266
Oct 23, 20263
Oct 22, 20269
Oct 21, 20267
Oct 20, 20267
Oct 19, 202612
Oct 18, 20266
Oct 17, 20267
Oct 16, 20264
Oct 15, 20266
Oct 14, 202610
Oct 13, 20268
Oct 12, 20262
Oct 11, 20264
Oct 10, 202610
Oct 9, 20269

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 215 · 0.0% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.215216217Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.9.11
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 2026215
Nov 7, 2026216
Nov 5, 2026216
Nov 4, 2026216
Nov 3, 2026216
Nov 2, 2026215
Nov 1, 2026216
Oct 31, 2026217
Oct 30, 2026215
Oct 29, 2026215
Oct 28, 2026215
Oct 27, 2026215

Rank over time

#12,922 · up 19 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 13 days across 1 series.#12.9K#13KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.9.11
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DateDaily 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

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-1%0%1%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 2026-0.46%
Nov 7, 20260.00%
Nov 5, 20260.00%
Nov 4, 20260.00%
Nov 3, 2026+0.47%
Nov 2, 2026-0.46%
Nov 1, 2026-0.46%
Oct 31, 2026+0.93%
Oct 30, 20260.00%
Oct 29, 20260.00%
Oct 28, 20260.00%

Active installs band

200+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 13 days across 1 series.190200210Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.9.11
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026200+
Nov 7, 2026200+
Nov 6, 2026200+
Nov 5, 2026200+
Nov 4, 2026200+
Nov 3, 2026200+
Nov 2, 2026200+
Nov 1, 2026200+
Oct 31, 2026200+
Oct 30, 2026200+
Oct 29, 2026200+
Oct 28, 2026200+
Oct 27, 2026200+

Search rankings

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. 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
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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

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Review 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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Estimated installs≈ 215
Reported installs200+
Rating5.0
Reviews3
Total downloads6.5K
AuthorMarcello Ruoppolo
First releasedApr 7, 2017
Version4.0.4
Requires WP5.0
Requires PHP7.4
Last updatedApr 30, 2026

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