Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- SiteGuard WP Plugin currently ranks #111 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Active installs have held steady at 500K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 1,779 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 81% versus the month before (9,384/day).
- The latest release, v1.8.9, shipped on Aug 19, 2026 (59 days ago) — release #50 since the plugin joined the directory in 2014.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | #111 |
| 2026-09-30 | #114 |
| 2026-08-31 | #114 |
| 2026-07-31 | #114 |
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 | 500,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 500,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 500,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 500,000 |
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 | 1,794 |
| 2026-09-30 | 2,255 |
| 2026-08-31 | 4,959 |
| 2026-07-31 | 4,521 |
| 2026-06-30 | 168,568 |
| 2026-05-31 | 844 |
| 2026-04-30 | 5,194 |
| 2026-03-31 | 962 |
| 2026-02-28 | 398 |
| 2026-01-31 | 463 |
| 2025-12-31 | 430 |
| 2025-11-30 | 567 |
| 2025-10-31 | 1,242 |
| 2025-09-30 | 1,819 |
| 2025-08-31 | 2,262 |
| 2025-07-31 | 540 |
| 2025-06-30 | 564 |
| 2025-05-31 | 380 |
| 2025-04-30 | 713 |
| 2025-03-31 | 892 |
| 2025-02-28 | 869 |
| 2025-01-31 | 908 |
| 2024-12-31 | 472 |
| 2024-11-30 | 564 |
| 2024-10-31 | 1,410 |
| 2024-09-30 | 1,886 |
| 2024-08-31 | 2,599 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | jp-secure |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.8.9 |
| Versions released | 50 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-19 |
| Added to directory | 2014-10-22 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.0+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-22 |
Description
Adds WordPress login and admin protections, including CAPTCHA, login lock, login alerts, renamed login URLs, and SiteGuard WAF tuning support.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use SiteGuard WP Plugin?
WordPress.org reports 500K+ active installs.
How popular is SiteGuard WP Plugin?
As of October 17, 2026, SiteGuard WP Plugin ranks #111 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was SiteGuard WP Plugin last updated?
SiteGuard WP Plugin was last updated on August 19, 2026 (version 1.8.9). It has shipped 50 releases in total.
Who makes SiteGuard WP Plugin?
SiteGuard WP Plugin is developed by jp-secure. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in October 2014.
