Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- DefendWP Firewall currently ranks #4180 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #4042, first reached on Jul 24, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.1.6, shipped on Jun 16, 2025 (442 days ago) — release #9 since the plugin joined the directory in 2024.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | #4180 |
| 2026-08-31 | #4176 |
| 2026-07-31 | #4077 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | 3,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 3,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 3,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-10 | 6 |
| 2026-07-31 | 5 |
| 2026-06-30 | 15 |
| 2026-05-31 | 4 |
| 2026-04-30 | 4 |
| 2026-03-31 | 21 |
| 2026-02-28 | 4 |
| 2026-01-31 | 3 |
| 2025-12-31 | 5 |
| 2025-11-30 | 10 |
| 2025-10-31 | 34 |
| 2025-09-30 | 9 |
| 2025-08-31 | 2 |
| 2025-07-31 | 53 |
| 2025-06-30 | 37 |
| 2025-05-31 | 28 |
| 2025-04-30 | 5 |
| 2025-03-31 | 6 |
| 2025-02-28 | 35 |
| 2025-01-31 | 2 |
| 2024-12-31 | 2 |
| 2024-11-27 | 1 |
| 2024-10-31 | 1 |
| 2024-09-29 | 2 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | revmakx |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.1.6 |
| Versions released | 9 |
| Last updated | 2025-06-16 |
| Added to directory | 2024-10-01 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.2.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 8.1+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Get instant protection against vulnerabilities disclosed by security companies.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use DefendWP Firewall?
WordPress.org reports 3K+ active installs.
How popular is DefendWP Firewall?
As of September 1, 2026, DefendWP Firewall ranks #4180 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #4042.
When was DefendWP Firewall last updated?
DefendWP Firewall was last updated on June 16, 2025 (version 1.1.6). It has shipped 9 releases in total.
Who makes DefendWP Firewall?
DefendWP Firewall is developed by revmakx. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in October 2024.
