WP WAF
v2.0by guelfoweb · updated 13 years ago
WordPress Application Firewall. Protects against current and future attacks.
- Rank
- #32,884
- Down259 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 16
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 4.3K
- 4,273 all-time
- Rating
- 3.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WP WAF at a glance
WP WAF is a WordPress plugin by guelfoweb with 10+ active installs, the #32,884 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 3.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 2.0 came out on Jun 12, 2013, more than 13 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.5.2. Among the 30 plugins tagged “WAF”, it ranks #12. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats32 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WP WAF |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 16 · -11.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 18 |
Rank over time
#32,884 · down 1,620 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #32,884 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #32,625 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #32,683 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #33,176 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #33,261 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #32,206 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #32,845 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #32,830 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #32,829 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #31,856 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #30,968 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #30,957 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #31,264 |
Growth %
Average -0.90% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| 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 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -11.11% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10+ |
| 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.
- v2.0100%
Rating trend
3.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.3
- Tested up to
- 3.5.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jun 20, 2012
- Last updated
- Jun 12, 2013
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WP WAF
How many websites use WP WAF?
WP WAF 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 #32,884 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WP WAF been downloaded?
4,273 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was WP WAF last updated?
Version 2.0 came out on Jun 12, 2013 (13 years ago).
Is WP WAF compatible with the latest WordPress?
WP WAF’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 WAF 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 WAF have?
3.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to WP WAF?
The plugins most like WP WAF, by the tags they share, are Wordfence Security (5M+), All-In-One Security (AIOS) (1M+) and Limit Login Attempts Security (1M+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview 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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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 16 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 3.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 4.3K |
| Author | guelfoweb |
| First released | Jun 20, 2012 |
| Version | 2.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.3 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jun 12, 2013 |
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