Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Jetpack Protect currently ranks #357 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #354, first reached on Sep 9, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 100K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 602 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 55% versus the month before (1,332/day).
- The latest release, v6.1.0, shipped on Aug 12, 2026 (64 days ago) — release #35 since the plugin joined the directory in 2022.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | #357 |
| 2026-09-30 | #355 |
| 2026-08-31 | #356 |
| 2026-07-31 | #356 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-14 | 695 |
| 2026-09-30 | 585 |
| 2026-08-31 | 8,191 |
| 2026-07-31 | 377 |
| 2026-06-30 | 426 |
| 2026-05-31 | 321 |
| 2026-04-30 | 1,183 |
| 2026-03-31 | 351 |
| 2026-02-28 | 301 |
| 2026-01-31 | 301 |
| 2025-12-31 | 378 |
| 2025-11-30 | 891 |
| 2025-10-31 | 735 |
| 2025-09-30 | 1,158 |
| 2025-08-31 | 659 |
| 2025-07-31 | 8,122 |
| 2025-06-30 | 1,174 |
| 2025-05-31 | 531 |
| 2025-04-30 | 1,126 |
| 2025-03-31 | 1,979 |
| 2025-02-28 | 354 |
| 2025-01-31 | 446 |
| 2024-12-31 | 416 |
| 2024-11-30 | 484 |
| 2024-10-31 | 1,127 |
| 2024-09-30 | 1,061 |
| 2024-08-31 | 868 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Automattic |
|---|---|
| Current version | 6.1.0 |
| Versions released | 35 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-12 |
| Added to directory | 2022-05-31 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.9+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.2+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-22 |
Description
Free daily vulnerability scans & WordPress security, powered by WPScan (an Automattic brand) and its 60,000+ vulnerability database. No setup needed!
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Jetpack Protect?
WordPress.org reports 100K+ active installs.
How popular is Jetpack Protect?
As of October 15, 2026, Jetpack Protect ranks #357 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #354.
When was Jetpack Protect last updated?
Jetpack Protect was last updated on August 12, 2026 (version 6.1.0). It has shipped 35 releases in total.
Who makes Jetpack Protect?
Jetpack Protect is developed by Automattic. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in May 2022.
