Active installs
10+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#42964
Peak #33533
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
3.3K
Days tracked
29
1 day▲ 2536
7 days▼ 1149
30 days▼ 3318
90 days—
Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Guard currently ranks #42964 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #33533, first reached on Aug 10, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.2.2, shipped on Nov 1, 2016 (3,592 days ago) — release #5 since the plugin joined the directory in 2016.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-02 | #42964 |
| 2026-08-31 | #40038 |
| 2026-07-31 | #42431 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-02 | 10 |
| 2026-08-31 | 10 |
| 2026-07-31 | 10 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | Mitch |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.2.2 |
| Versions released | 5 |
| Last updated | 2016-11-01 |
| Added to directory | 2016-07-12 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.0+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Guard protects your wp-admin against bruteforce attacks.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Guard?
WordPress.org reports 10+ active installs.
How popular is Guard?
As of September 2, 2026, Guard ranks #42964 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #33533.
When was Guard last updated?
Guard was last updated on November 1, 2016 (version 1.2.2). It has shipped 5 releases in total.
Who makes Guard?
Guard is developed by Mitch. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in July 2016.
