Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Security by CleanTalk currently ranks #886 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #883, first reached on Sep 22, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 40K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 1,967 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 22% versus the month before (2,523/day).
- The latest release, v2.190, shipped on Oct 14, 2026 (2 days ago) — release #311 since the plugin joined the directory in 2016.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | #886 |
| 2026-09-30 | #886 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | 40,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 40,000 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-14 | 13,938 |
| 2026-09-30 | 1,897 |
| 2026-08-31 | 10,270 |
| 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 | 2.190 |
| Versions released | 311 |
| Last updated | 2026-10-14 |
| 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 October 15, 2026, Security by CleanTalk ranks #886 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #883.
When was Security by CleanTalk last updated?
Security by CleanTalk was last updated on October 14, 2026 (version 2.190). It has shipped 311 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.
