Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- BBQ Firewall currently ranks #345 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #342, first reached on Jul 30, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 100K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 460 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 37% versus the month before (727/day).
- The latest release, v20260809, shipped on Aug 9, 2026 (68 days ago) — release #38 since the plugin joined the directory in 2010.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #345 |
| 2026-09-30 | #344 |
| 2026-08-31 | #343 |
| 2026-07-31 | #342 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 100,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 100,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 100,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 100,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | 351 |
| 2026-09-30 | 395 |
| 2026-08-31 | 973 |
| 2026-07-31 | 377 |
| 2026-06-30 | 408 |
| 2026-05-31 | 348 |
| 2026-04-30 | 1,277 |
| 2026-03-31 | 587 |
| 2026-02-28 | 590 |
| 2026-01-31 | 316 |
| 2025-12-31 | 397 |
| 2025-11-30 | 829 |
| 2025-10-31 | 231 |
| 2025-09-30 | 248 |
| 2025-08-31 | 1,038 |
| 2025-07-31 | 284 |
| 2025-06-30 | 384 |
| 2025-05-31 | 268 |
| 2025-04-30 | 633 |
| 2025-03-31 | 2,057 |
| 2025-02-28 | 310 |
| 2025-01-31 | 415 |
| 2024-12-31 | 333 |
| 2024-11-30 | 460 |
| 2024-10-31 | 1,060 |
| 2024-09-30 | 408 |
| 2024-08-31 | 318 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Jeff Starr |
|---|---|
| Current version | 20260809 |
| Versions released | 38 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-09 |
| Added to directory | 2010-03-05 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.7+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.6.20+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-22 |
Description
The fastest firewall plugin for WordPress. Protect against a wide range of threats with minimal performance impact.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use BBQ Firewall?
WordPress.org reports 100K+ active installs.
How popular is BBQ Firewall?
As of October 16, 2026, BBQ Firewall ranks #345 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #342.
When was BBQ Firewall last updated?
BBQ Firewall was last updated on August 9, 2026 (version 20260809). It has shipped 38 releases in total.
Who makes BBQ Firewall?
BBQ Firewall is developed by Jeff Starr. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in March 2010.
