Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Kadence Security Basic currently ranks #87 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #85, first reached on Jul 23, 2026.
- It is averaging 5,519 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 51% versus the month before (11,379/day).
- The latest release, v10.0.3, shipped on Jul 27, 2026 (35 days ago) — release #95 since the plugin joined the directory in 2010.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | #87 |
| 2026-07-31 | #86 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | 700,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 700,000 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-30 | 1,757 |
| 2026-07-31 | 10,601 |
| 2026-06-30 | 4,208 |
| 2026-05-31 | 10,104 |
| 2026-04-30 | 4,078 |
| 2026-03-31 | 82,549 |
| 2026-02-28 | 7,373 |
| 2026-01-31 | 10,842 |
| 2025-12-31 | 2,164 |
| 2025-11-30 | 3,943 |
| 2025-10-31 | 85,888 |
| 2025-09-30 | 12,234 |
| 2025-08-31 | 2,136 |
| 2025-07-31 | 4,294 |
| 2025-06-30 | 2,885 |
| 2025-05-31 | 1,900 |
| 2025-04-30 | 41,439 |
| 2025-03-31 | 16,676 |
| 2025-02-28 | 2,188 |
| 2025-01-31 | 2,901 |
| 2024-12-31 | 3,185 |
| 2024-11-30 | 3,580 |
| 2024-10-31 | 1,587 |
| 2024-09-30 | 2,263 |
| 2024-08-31 | 1,127 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Nexcess |
|---|---|
| Current version | 10.0.3 |
| Versions released | 95 |
| Last updated | 2026-07-27 |
| Added to directory | 2010-10-23 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.5+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-22 |
Description
Harden your site security with Login Security, Two-Factor Authentication (2FA), Vulnerability Scanner, Firewall, and more. Formerly iThemes Security.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Kadence Security Basic?
WordPress.org reports 700K+ active installs.
How popular is Kadence Security Basic?
As of August 31, 2026, Kadence Security Basic ranks #87 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #85.
When was Kadence Security Basic last updated?
Kadence Security Basic was last updated on July 27, 2026 (version 10.0.3). It has shipped 95 releases in total.
Who makes Kadence Security Basic?
Kadence Security Basic is developed by Nexcess. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in October 2010.
