Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Improve Website Security currently ranks #22674 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #22056, first reached on Sep 8, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 40+ since we began tracking it in August 2026.
- The latest release, v1.0.1, shipped on Sep 1, 2026 (48 days ago) — release #2 since the plugin joined the directory in 2024.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-19 | #22674 |
| 2026-09-30 | #22398 |
| 2026-08-31 | #22411 |
| 2026-07-31 | #22808 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-19 | 40 |
| 2026-09-30 | 40 |
| 2026-08-31 | 40 |
| 2026-07-31 | 30 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-23 | 1 |
| 2026-08-31 | 3 |
| 2026-07-31 | 3 |
| 2026-06-30 | 1 |
| 2026-05-31 | 1 |
| 2026-04-30 | 2 |
| 2026-03-31 | 1 |
| 2026-02-28 | 2 |
| 2026-01-31 | 1 |
| 2025-12-31 | 3 |
| 2025-11-30 | 2 |
| 2025-10-30 | 1 |
| 2025-09-30 | 1 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | ideasToCode |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.0.1 |
| Versions released | 2 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-01 |
| Added to directory | 2024-12-28 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.5+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.0+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
This plugin enhances WordPress security by implementing measures like Security Headers, changing the Login URL, disabling WP JSON API, and more.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Improve Website Security?
WordPress.org reports 40+ active installs.
How popular is Improve Website Security?
As of October 19, 2026, Improve Website Security ranks #22674 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #22056.
When was Improve Website Security last updated?
Improve Website Security was last updated on September 1, 2026 (version 1.0.1). It has shipped 2 releases in total.
Who makes Improve Website Security?
Improve Website Security is developed by ideasToCode. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in December 2024.
