Xerotact SHIELD-X Security
v2.0.197by xerotact · updated 13 days ago
Shared-hosting security with WAF logging, opt-in enforcement, malware scanning, login protection, hardening, backups, and audit tools.
- Rank
- #55,058
- Up12,916 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 6
- Fewer than 10 reported · High
- Total downloads
- 1.5K
- 1,484 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Xerotact SHIELD-X Security at a glance
Xerotact SHIELD-X Security is a WordPress plugin by xerotact with fewer than 10 active installs, the #55,058 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 7 times, 50% more than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 2.0.197 came out on Oct 27, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 85 plugins tagged “malware scanner”, it ranks #50. It was first released in 2026.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats275 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Xerotact SHIELD-X Security |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 65 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 53 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 39 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 6 · -14.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 7 |
Rank over time
#55,058 · up 3,177 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #55,058 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #67,974 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #55,360 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #61,178 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #64,280 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #72,768 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #64,380 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #59,578 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #72,453 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #58,235 |
Growth %
Average -1.18% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +100.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -25.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +20.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +25.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +100.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -50.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -20.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +150.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -66.67% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -14.29% |
Active installs band
Fewer than 10 on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.0.197
- Requires WordPress
- 6.5
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Jul 27, 2026
- Last updated
- Oct 27, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Xerotact SHIELD-X Security
How many websites use Xerotact SHIELD-X Security?
Xerotact SHIELD-X Security is active on fewer than 10 WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. That makes it the #55,058 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Xerotact SHIELD-X Security been downloaded?
1,484 times in total since 2026. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 7 times. See download stats
When was Xerotact SHIELD-X Security last updated?
Version 2.0.197 came out on Oct 27, 2026 (1 week ago).
Is Xerotact SHIELD-X Security compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Is Xerotact SHIELD-X Security still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 1 week ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Xerotact SHIELD-X Security have?
No one has reviewed Xerotact SHIELD-X Security on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Xerotact SHIELD-X Security?
The plugins most like Xerotact SHIELD-X Security, by the tags they share, are Defender Security (80K+), BulletProof Security (20K+) and All-In-One Security (AIOS) (1M+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 6 |
| Reported installs | Fewer than 10 |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 1.5K |
| Author | xerotact |
| First released | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Version | 2.0.197 |
| Requires WP | 6.5 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Oct 27, 2026 |
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