xZeroProtect
v1.2.0by Ben Khalife · updated 24 days ago
Lightweight firewall for WordPress — blocks bots and scanners, tracks real visitor analytics with zero external dependencies.
- Rank
- #71,248
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 2
- Fewer than 10 reported · High
- Total downloads
- 410
- 410 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
xZeroProtect at a glance
xZeroProtect is a WordPress plugin by Ben Khalife with fewer than 10 active installs, the #71,248 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 50% more than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.2.0 came out on Oct 15, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.0.8. Among the 30 plugins tagged “WAF”, it ranks #28. It was first released in 2026.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats137 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | xZeroProtect |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 2 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
Rank over time
#71,248 · down 1,047 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2026 | #71,248 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #62,319 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #71,618 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #56,464 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #60,174 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #70,201 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% 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 | -50.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +100.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -66.67% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +20.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | +150.00% |
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- Rank #60174 → #71248Downloads -63.6%
- Tested up to 7.0.7 → 7.0.8
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.2.0
- Requires WordPress
- 6.0
- Tested up to
- 7.0.8
- Requires PHP
- 8.0
- First released
- Jun 27, 2026
- Last updated
- Oct 15, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about xZeroProtect
How many websites use xZeroProtect?
xZeroProtect is active on fewer than 10 WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. That makes it the #71,248 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has xZeroProtect been downloaded?
410 times in total since 2026. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was xZeroProtect last updated?
Version 1.2.0 came out on Oct 15, 2026 (3 weeks ago).
Is xZeroProtect compatible with the latest WordPress?
It’s tested up to WordPress 7.0.8, one version behind the current 7.1. Authors often update this line a few weeks after a release.
Is xZeroProtect still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 3 weeks ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does xZeroProtect have?
No one has reviewed xZeroProtect on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to xZeroProtect?
The plugins most like xZeroProtect, by the tags they share, are Wordfence Security (5M+), All-In-One Security (AIOS) (1M+) and Limit Login Attempts Security (1M+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 2 |
| Reported installs | Fewer than 10 |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 410 |
| Author | Ben Khalife |
| First released | Jun 27, 2026 |
| Version | 1.2.0 |
| Requires WP | 6.0 |
| Requires PHP | 8.0 |
| Last updated | Oct 15, 2026 |
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