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WP Fingerprint

v2.1.2

by DanFoster · updated 1 year ago

WP Fingerprint adds an additional layer of security to your WordPress website, working to check your plugins for signs of hack or exploit.

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Rank
#2,239
Up1 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 9,370
9K+ reported · High
Total downloads
39.9K
39,912 all-time
Rating
3.0/5
2 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +51.9% (30d)·Toward 10K+ · ETA ~4d

WP Fingerprint at a glance

WP Fingerprint is a WordPress plugin by DanFoster with 9K+ active installs, the #2,239 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 82 times, 52% more than the month before. It’s rated 3.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 2.1.2 came out on Sep 3, 2025, more than a year ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.8.12. It leads the 8 plugins tagged “checksums”. It was first released in 2018.

Chart time range

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

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Downloads over time

Download stats

2.4K downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
WP Fingerprint Compare series
Downloads over time: 26 days across 1 series.0200400Oct 9Oct 13Oct 17Oct 22Oct 26Oct 30Nov 3Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.8.12
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DateWP Fingerprint
Nov 3, 202621
Nov 2, 2026100
Nov 1, 202620
Oct 31, 202621
Oct 30, 202643
Oct 29, 202646
Oct 28, 202668
Oct 27, 202696
Oct 26, 2026375
Oct 25, 2026294
Oct 24, 2026221
Oct 23, 2026365
Oct 22, 2026273
Oct 21, 202667
Oct 20, 202646
Oct 19, 202636
Oct 18, 202619
Oct 17, 20269
Oct 16, 202668
Oct 15, 202636
Oct 14, 202650
Oct 13, 202643
Oct 12, 202627
Oct 11, 202617
Oct 10, 202619
Oct 9, 202624

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 9,378 · +0.7% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.9.4K9.4KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.8.12
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 20269,378
Nov 7, 20269,380
Nov 5, 20269,383
Nov 4, 20269,381
Nov 3, 20269,381
Nov 2, 20269,394
Nov 1, 20269,406
Oct 31, 20269,396
Oct 30, 20269,396
Oct 29, 20269,394
Oct 28, 20269,320
Oct 27, 20269,313

Rank over time

#2,239 · up 15 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 14 days across 1 series.#2.2K#2.3KOct 16Oct 27Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.8.12
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#2,239
Nov 7, 2026#2,240
Nov 6, 2026#2,241
Nov 5, 2026#2,240
Nov 4, 2026#2,238
Nov 3, 2026#2,237
Nov 2, 2026#2,235
Nov 1, 2026#2,233
Oct 31, 2026#2,238
Oct 30, 2026#2,243
Oct 29, 2026#2,246
Oct 28, 2026#2,271
Oct 27, 2026#2,270
Oct 16, 2026#2,254

Growth %

Average +0.06% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-0.5%0%0.5%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 2026-0.02%
Nov 7, 2026-0.02%
Nov 5, 2026+0.02%
Nov 4, 20260.00%
Nov 3, 2026-0.14%
Nov 2, 2026-0.13%
Nov 1, 2026+0.11%
Oct 31, 20260.00%
Oct 30, 2026+0.02%
Oct 29, 2026+0.79%
Oct 28, 2026+0.07%

Active installs band

9K+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 14 days across 1 series.8.5K9K9.5KOct 16Oct 27Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.8.12
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 20269K+
Nov 7, 20269K+
Nov 6, 20269K+
Nov 5, 20269K+
Nov 4, 20269K+
Nov 3, 20269K+
Nov 2, 20269K+
Nov 1, 20269K+
Oct 31, 20269K+
Oct 30, 20269K+
Oct 29, 20269K+
Oct 28, 20269K+
Oct 27, 20269K+
Oct 16, 20269K+

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #2271 → #2240
    • Tested up to 6.8.11 → 6.8.12

Versions in use

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

  • v2.1100%

Rating trend

3.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
2.1.2
Requires WordPress
4.9
Tested up to
6.8.12
Requires PHP
5.6
First released
Feb 26, 2018
Last updated
Sep 3, 2025
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about WP Fingerprint

How many websites use WP Fingerprint?

WP Fingerprint is active on 9K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #2,239 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has WP Fingerprint been downloaded?

39,912 times in total since 2018. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 82 times. See download stats

When was WP Fingerprint last updated?

Version 2.1.2 came out on Sep 3, 2025 (1 year ago). See every release

Is WP Fingerprint compatible with the latest WordPress?

WP Fingerprint’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.8.12, 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.

Does WP Fingerprint have known security vulnerabilities?

No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for WP Fingerprint. See its security record

Is WP Fingerprint still maintained?

Its last release was 1 year ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does WP Fingerprint have?

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

What are the best alternatives to WP Fingerprint?

The plugins most like WP Fingerprint, by the tags they share, are Wordfence Security (5M+), Jetpack (3M+) and Really Simple Security (3M+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

3.0

★★★★★

2 reviews

  • 5 stars: 1 reviews, 50%
  • 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 1 stars: 1 reviews, 50%
Positive
50%4–5★
Mixed
0%3★
Critical
50%1–2★
  • About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 3.1.
  • Each new 1★ review takes 1 five-star review to balance out.

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WP Fingerprint
Estimated installs≈ 9,370
Reported installs9K+
Rating3.0
Reviews2
Total downloads39.9K
AuthorDanFoster
First releasedFeb 26, 2018
Version2.1.2
Requires WP4.9
Requires PHP5.6
Last updatedSep 3, 2025

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