Performance & Security
v1.2.2by JMR.codes · updated 17 days ago
A site manager's toolkit. Settings to modify WordPress and improve performance and security.
- Rank
- #21,464
- Down67 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 47
- 40+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 9.7K
- 9,653 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Performance & Security at a glance
Performance & Security is a WordPress plugin by JMR.codes with 40+ active installs, the #21,464 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 10 times, 40% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 1.2.2 came out on Oct 22, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 37 plugins tagged “toolkit”, it ranks #14. It was first released in 2014.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats339 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Performance & Security |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 9 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 8 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 115 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 47 · -9.6% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 47 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 47 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 51 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 50 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 50 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 46 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 51 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 50 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 47 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 47 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 52 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 52 |
Rank over time
#21,464 · down 211 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #21,464 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #21,397 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #21,457 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #21,266 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #21,366 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #21,552 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #21,226 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #21,401 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #21,371 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #21,293 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #21,253 |
Growth %
Average -0.84% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -3.92% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +2.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +8.70% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -9.80% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +2.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +6.38% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -9.62% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
40+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 50+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #21293 → #21266Downloads +35.7%
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.267%
- v0.933%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.2.2
- Requires WordPress
- 6.2
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Oct 20, 2014
- Last updated
- Oct 22, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Performance & Security
How many websites use Performance & Security?
Performance & Security is active on 40+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #21,464 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Performance & Security been downloaded?
9,653 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 10 times. See download stats
When was Performance & Security last updated?
Version 1.2.2 came out on Oct 22, 2026 (2 weeks ago).
Is Performance & Security compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Is Performance & Security still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 2 weeks ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Performance & Security have?
5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Performance & Security?
The plugins most like Performance & Security, by the tags they share, are Wordfence Security (5M+), Jetpack (3M+) and Really Simple Security (3M+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview 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 | ≈ 47 |
| Reported installs | 40+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 9.7K |
| Author | JMR.codes |
| First released | Oct 20, 2014 |
| Version | 1.2.2 |
| Requires WP | 6.2 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Oct 22, 2026 |
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- Rank
- #11
- Installs
- 5M+
- 4.7
Jetpack
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- Installs
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Really Simple Security
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Easily improve site security with WordPress Hardening, Two-Factor Authentication (2FA), Login Protection, Vulnerability Detection and SSL certificate.
- Rank
- #18
- Installs
- 3M+
- 4.9
All-In-One Security (AIOS)
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Protect your WordPress site with All-In-One Security (AIOS): easy-to-use login security, a powerful firewall, and much more.
- Rank
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- Installs
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- 4.7
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- Rank
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- Installs
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