Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Security Hardener currently ranks #11945 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #11815, first reached on Oct 8, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 200+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- The latest release, v2.4.5, shipped on Aug 19, 2026 (64 days ago) — release #16 since the plugin joined the directory in 2025.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-22 | #11945 |
| 2026-09-30 | #11933 |
| 2026-08-31 | #12659 |
| 2026-07-31 | #12597 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-22 | 200 |
| 2026-09-30 | 200 |
| 2026-08-31 | 200 |
| 2026-07-31 | 200 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-29 | 11 |
| 2026-08-31 | 9 |
| 2026-07-31 | 4 |
| 2026-06-30 | 3 |
| 2026-05-31 | 2 |
| 2026-04-30 | 6 |
| 2026-03-31 | 24 |
| 2026-02-28 | 8 |
| 2026-01-30 | 1 |
| 2025-12-31 | 1 |
| 2025-11-30 | 1 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Marc Armengou |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.4.5 |
| Versions released | 16 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-19 |
| Added to directory | 2025-11-03 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.9+ |
| Requires PHP | 8.2+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Basic hardening: secure headers, login honeypot, user enumeration blocking, generic login errors, rate limiting, and more.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Security Hardener?
WordPress.org reports 200+ active installs.
How popular is Security Hardener?
As of October 22, 2026, Security Hardener ranks #11945 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #11815.
When was Security Hardener last updated?
Security Hardener was last updated on August 19, 2026 (version 2.4.5). It has shipped 16 releases in total.
Who makes Security Hardener?
Security Hardener is developed by Marc Armengou. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in November 2025.
