WP Security Log
v1.0by Terry O'Brien (HoosierDragon) · updated 13 years ago
WP Security Log maintains a log of attempts to break security through 404 error page requests and failed login attempts and provides a convenient mean …
- Rank
- #34,548
- Down409 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 15
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 10.4K
- 10,432 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WP Security Log at a glance
WP Security Log is a WordPress plugin by Terry O'Brien (HoosierDragon) with 10+ active installs, the #34,548 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times, 17% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0 came out on Mar 11, 2013, more than 13 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.5.2. It leads the 3 plugins tagged “WP_List_Table”. It was first released in 2013.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats170 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WP Security Log |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 8 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 15 · +7.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 14 |
Rank over time
#34,548 · up 5,295 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | #34,548 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #34,139 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #34,248 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #34,352 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #33,776 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #39,843 |
Growth %
Average +0.63% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +7.14% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.3
- Tested up to
- 3.5.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Mar 11, 2013
- Last updated
- Mar 11, 2013
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WP Security Log
How many websites use WP Security Log?
WP Security Log 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 #34,548 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WP Security Log been downloaded?
10,432 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times. See download stats
When was WP Security Log last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on Mar 11, 2013 (13 years ago).
Is WP Security Log compatible with the latest WordPress?
WP Security Log’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.5.2, 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 WP Security Log still maintained?
Its last release was 13 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does WP Security Log have?
No one has reviewed WP Security Log on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to WP Security Log?
The plugins most like WP Security Log, by the tags they share, are Error Log Viewer by BestWebSoft (5K+), Debug Log Manager Tool (3K+) and Debug Log Viewer (1K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 15 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 10.4K |
| Author | Terry O'Brien (HoosierDragon) |
| First released | Mar 11, 2013 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.3 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Mar 11, 2013 |
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