Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Security by CleanTalk currently ranks #898 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- It is averaging 2,295 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 16% versus the month before (1,972/day).
- The latest release, v2.186, shipped on Aug 17, 2026 (14 days ago) — release #307 since the plugin joined the directory in 2016.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | #898 |
| 2026-07-31 | #920 |
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 | 40,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 40,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-29 | 352 |
| 2026-07-31 | 404 |
| 2026-06-30 | 834 |
| 2026-05-31 | 440 |
| 2026-04-30 | 1,073 |
| 2026-03-31 | 17,285 |
| 2026-02-28 | 274 |
| 2026-01-31 | 302 |
| 2025-12-31 | 211 |
| 2025-11-30 | 172 |
| 2025-10-31 | 4,106 |
| 2025-09-30 | 15,136 |
| 2025-08-31 | 316 |
| 2025-07-31 | 284 |
| 2025-06-30 | 14,505 |
| 2025-05-31 | 257 |
| 2025-04-30 | 1,246 |
| 2025-03-31 | 907 |
| 2025-02-28 | 1,216 |
| 2025-01-31 | 1,597 |
| 2024-12-31 | 473 |
| 2024-11-30 | 399 |
| 2024-10-31 | 880 |
| 2024-09-30 | 598 |
| 2024-08-31 | 224 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | CleanTalk Inc |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.186 |
| Versions released | 307 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-17 |
| Added to directory | 2016-08-24 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.2+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Protect WordPress from malware, hackers, brute-force attacks & suspicious traffic. Includes firewall, login security, 2FA & vulnerability checks.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Security by CleanTalk?
WordPress.org reports 40K+ active installs.
How popular is Security by CleanTalk?
As of August 31, 2026, Security by CleanTalk ranks #898 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Security by CleanTalk last updated?
Security by CleanTalk was last updated on August 17, 2026 (version 2.186). It has shipped 307 releases in total.
Who makes Security by CleanTalk?
Security by CleanTalk is developed by CleanTalk Inc. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in August 2016.
