Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Prevent XSS Vulnerability currently ranks #2802 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #2795, first reached on Jul 26, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 6K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 28 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 20% versus the month before (23/day).
- The latest release, v2.1.0, shipped on Jul 22, 2025 (453 days ago) — release #15 since the plugin joined the directory in 2017.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-18 | #2802 |
| 2026-09-30 | #2807 |
| 2026-08-31 | #2809 |
| 2026-07-31 | #2804 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-18 | 6,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 6,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 6,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 6,000 |
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 | 33 |
| 2026-09-30 | 31 |
| 2026-08-31 | 29 |
| 2026-07-31 | 19 |
| 2026-06-30 | 23 |
| 2026-05-31 | 20 |
| 2026-04-30 | 21 |
| 2026-03-31 | 15 |
| 2026-02-28 | 11 |
| 2026-01-31 | 14 |
| 2025-12-31 | 20 |
| 2025-11-30 | 21 |
| 2025-10-31 | 32 |
| 2025-09-30 | 34 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Sami Ahmed Siddiqui |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.1.0 |
| Versions released | 15 |
| Last updated | 2025-07-22 |
| Added to directory | 2017-08-23 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.5+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
This WP plugin blocks XSS by encoding harmful URL characters & safely handling HTML in $_GET. Customizable settings for enhanced website security.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Prevent XSS Vulnerability?
WordPress.org reports 6K+ active installs.
How popular is Prevent XSS Vulnerability?
As of October 18, 2026, Prevent XSS Vulnerability ranks #2802 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #2795.
When was Prevent XSS Vulnerability last updated?
Prevent XSS Vulnerability was last updated on July 22, 2025 (version 2.1.0). It has shipped 15 releases in total.
Who makes Prevent XSS Vulnerability?
Prevent XSS Vulnerability is developed by Sami Ahmed Siddiqui. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in August 2017.
