Active installs
1M+
0.3% of tracked installs
Rank
#51
Peak #51
Downloads / day
3,825
prev 33,595
Downloads (7d)
1,606,945
All-time downloads
38.7M
Days tracked
38
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Security Optimizer currently ranks #51 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- It is averaging 57,575 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 26% versus the month before (77,800/day).
- The latest release, v1.6.8, shipped on Aug 28, 2026 (3 days ago) — release #18 since the plugin joined the directory in 2021.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | #51 |
| 2026-07-31 | #51 |
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 | 1,000,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1,000,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-30 | 3,825 |
| 2026-07-31 | 4,039 |
| 2026-06-30 | 12,367 |
| 2026-05-31 | 1,614 |
| 2026-04-30 | 6,177 |
| 2026-03-31 | 215,178 |
| 2026-02-28 | 1,865 |
| 2026-01-31 | 4,268 |
| 2025-12-31 | 3,989 |
| 2025-11-30 | 1,393 |
| 2025-10-31 | 2,170 |
| 2025-09-30 | 3,237 |
| 2025-08-31 | 1,242 |
| 2025-07-31 | 2,163 |
| 2025-06-30 | 3,386 |
| 2025-05-31 | 1,848 |
| 2025-04-30 | 4,286 |
| 2025-03-31 | 3,493 |
| 2025-02-28 | 3,576 |
| 2025-01-31 | 3,853 |
| 2024-12-31 | 2,730 |
| 2024-11-30 | 3,064 |
| 2024-10-31 | 3,822 |
| 2024-09-30 | 11,638 |
| 2024-08-31 | 3,149 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | SiteGround |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.6.8 |
| Versions released | 18 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-28 |
| Added to directory | 2021-05-31 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.7+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.0+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-22 |
Description
Secure your WordPress site from brute-force attacks, threats, malware, and bots. Free to use and easy to set up.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Security Optimizer?
WordPress.org reports 1M+ active installs.
How popular is Security Optimizer?
As of August 31, 2026, Security Optimizer ranks #51 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Security Optimizer last updated?
Security Optimizer was last updated on August 28, 2026 (version 1.6.8). It has shipped 18 releases in total.
Who makes Security Optimizer?
Security Optimizer is developed by SiteGround. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in May 2021.
