Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- WP Ghost (Hide My WP Ghost) currently ranks #404 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #402, first reached on Oct 9, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 100K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 2,153 downloads/day over the last 30 days.
- The latest release, v7.0.14, shipped on Oct 16, 2026 (today) — release #18 since the plugin joined the directory in 2016.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | #404 |
| 2026-09-30 | #410 |
| 2026-08-31 | #422 |
| 2026-07-31 | #447 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 1,668 |
| 2026-09-30 | 16,294 |
| 2026-08-31 | 801 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1,186 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | John Darrel |
|---|---|
| Current version | 7.0.14 |
| Versions released | 18 |
| Last updated | 2026-10-16 |
| Added to directory | 2016-07-01 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.8+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-22 |
Description
Hide My WP Ghost is a WordPress security plugin that hides WP paths and protects your site with Path Security, Firewall, Brute Force Protection, 2FA
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use WP Ghost (Hide My WP Ghost)?
WordPress.org reports 100K+ active installs.
How popular is WP Ghost (Hide My WP Ghost)?
As of October 17, 2026, WP Ghost (Hide My WP Ghost) ranks #404 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #402.
When was WP Ghost (Hide My WP Ghost) last updated?
WP Ghost (Hide My WP Ghost) was last updated on October 16, 2026 (version 7.0.14). It has shipped 18 releases in total.
Who makes WP Ghost (Hide My WP Ghost)?
WP Ghost (Hide My WP Ghost) is developed by John Darrel. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in July 2016.
