Active installs
1M+
0.3% of tracked installs
Rank
#51
Peak #51
Downloads / day
19,999
prev 92,418
Downloads (7d)
308,594
All-time downloads
39.2M
Days tracked
85
1 day▬
7 days▬
30 days▬
90 days—
Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Security Optimizer currently ranks #51 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Active installs have held steady at 1M+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 13,428 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 76% versus the month before (56,595/day).
- The latest release, v1.6.9, shipped on Oct 14, 2026 (4 days ago) — release #19 since the plugin joined the directory in 2021.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | #51 |
| 2026-09-30 | #51 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | 1,000,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 1,000,000 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 19,999 |
| 2026-09-30 | 3,171 |
| 2026-08-31 | 7,370 |
| 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 | 1.6.9 |
| Versions released | 19 |
| Last updated | 2026-10-14 |
| 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 October 17, 2026, Security Optimizer ranks #51 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Security Optimizer last updated?
Security Optimizer was last updated on October 14, 2026 (version 1.6.9). It has shipped 19 releases in total.
Who makes Security Optimizer?
Security Optimizer is developed by SiteGround. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in May 2021.
