MalCare WordPress Security Plugin - Malware Scanner, Cleaner, Security Firewall
4.4★ (547 ratings) · Current rank #283
Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- MalCare WordPress Security Plugin - Malware Scanner, Cleaner, Security Firewall currently ranks #283 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #280, first reached on Jul 22, 2026.
- It is averaging 14,121 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 267% versus the month before (3,853/day).
- The latest release, v6.72, shipped on Aug 28, 2026 (3 days ago) — release #88 since the plugin joined the directory in 2018.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | #283 |
| 2026-07-31 | #280 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | 200,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 200,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-30 | 3,682 |
| 2026-07-31 | 11,986 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | malcare |
|---|---|
| Current version | 6.72 |
| Versions released | 88 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-28 |
| Added to directory | 2018-01-30 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.0+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-22 |
Description
Get Bulletproof Security for your WordPress site. WordPress security plugin packed with comprehensive Firewall, malware scanner, cleaner & more.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use MalCare WordPress Security Plugin - Malware Scanner, Cleaner, Security Firewall?
WordPress.org reports 200K+ active installs.
How popular is MalCare WordPress Security Plugin - Malware Scanner, Cleaner, Security Firewall?
As of August 31, 2026, MalCare WordPress Security Plugin - Malware Scanner, Cleaner, Security Firewall ranks #283 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #280.
When was MalCare WordPress Security Plugin - Malware Scanner, Cleaner, Security Firewall last updated?
MalCare WordPress Security Plugin - Malware Scanner, Cleaner, Security Firewall was last updated on August 28, 2026 (version 6.72). It has shipped 88 releases in total.
Who makes MalCare WordPress Security Plugin - Malware Scanner, Cleaner, Security Firewall?
MalCare WordPress Security Plugin - Malware Scanner, Cleaner, Security Firewall is developed by malcare. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in January 2018.
