Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Patchstack Security currently ranks #614 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Active installs grew from 50K+ when we started tracking it in July 2026 to 60K+ today — it crossed the 60K+ mark around September 2026.
- It is averaging 736 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 5% versus the month before (774/day).
- The latest release, v2.3.7, shipped on Jul 28, 2026 (80 days ago) — release #49 since the plugin joined the directory in 2021.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #614 |
| 2026-09-30 | #648 |
| 2026-08-31 | #699 |
| 2026-07-31 | #748 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 60,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 60,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 50,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 50,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | 889 |
| 2026-09-30 | 864 |
| 2026-08-31 | 946 |
| 2026-07-31 | 2,771 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Patchstack |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.3.7 |
| Versions released | 49 |
| Last updated | 2026-07-28 |
| Added to directory | 2021-11-01 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.2+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Patchstack automatically identifies and mitigates security vulnerabilities in WordPress plugins, themes, and core.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Patchstack Security?
WordPress.org reports 60K+ active installs.
How popular is Patchstack Security?
As of October 16, 2026, Patchstack Security ranks #614 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Patchstack Security last updated?
Patchstack Security was last updated on July 28, 2026 (version 2.3.7). It has shipped 49 releases in total.
Who makes Patchstack Security?
Patchstack Security is developed by Patchstack. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in November 2021.
