wsecure lite
v3.3by Joomla Service Provider · updated 1 month ago
wSecure hides admin URL so that default URL will no longer bring up the admin page. if who enter the secret key will be able to access admin area.
- Rank
- #11,855
- Down4 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 248
- 200+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 21.1K
- 21,083 all-time
- Rating
- 3.5/5
- 4 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
wsecure lite at a glance
wsecure lite is a WordPress plugin by Joomla Service Provider with 200+ active installs, the #11,855 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 9 times, 42% more than the month before. It’s rated 3.5 out of 5 from 4 reviews. Version 3.3 came out on Sep 16, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 3 plugins tagged “Site security”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats191 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | wsecure lite |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 11 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 248 · -3.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 248 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 248 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 249 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 249 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 249 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 249 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 249 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 249 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 248 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 248 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 249 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 256 |
Rank over time
#11,855 · up 75 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #11,855 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #11,851 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #11,860 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #11,821 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #11,814 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #11,823 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #11,817 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #11,818 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #11,832 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #11,828 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #11,840 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #11,842 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #11,930 |
Growth %
Average -0.26% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.20% |
| 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 | +0.40% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.40% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -2.73% |
Active installs band
200+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 200+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #11842 → #11821
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.571%
- v2.49.4%
- v3.38.3%
- v2.06.3%
- Other5.1%
Rating trend
3.5★★★★★4 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 3.3
- Requires WordPress
- 6.2
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Feb 3, 2012
- Last updated
- Sep 16, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about wsecure lite
How many websites use wsecure lite?
wsecure lite 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 #11,855 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has wsecure lite been downloaded?
21,083 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 9 times. See download stats
When was wsecure lite last updated?
Version 3.3 came out on Sep 16, 2026 (1 month ago).
Is wsecure lite compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Is wsecure lite still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 1 month ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does wsecure lite have?
3.5 out of 5 from 4 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to wsecure lite?
The plugins most like wsecure lite, by the tags they share, are Easy Basic Authentication (800+).
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
3.5
★★★★★
4 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 reviews, 25%
- 4 stars: 2 reviews, 50%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 25%
- Positive
- 75%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 25%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 3.6.
- Each new 1★ review takes 2 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 248 |
| Reported installs | 200+ |
| Rating | 3.5 |
| Reviews | 4 |
| Total downloads | 21.1K |
| Author | Joomla Service Provider |
| First released | Feb 3, 2012 |
| Version | 3.3 |
| Requires WP | 6.2 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Sep 16, 2026 |
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