Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Wordfence Security currently ranks #11 and has stayed inside the top 50 in every daily snapshot since Jul 22, 2026 (84 snapshots).
- Active installs have held steady at 5M+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It accounts for roughly 1.5% of all active installs across the plugins we track.
- It is averaging 154,031 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 10% versus the month before (140,442/day).
- The latest release, v9.0.2, shipped on Sep 30, 2026 (17 days ago) — release #304 since the plugin joined the directory in 2012.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #11 |
| 2026-09-30 | #11 |
| 2026-08-31 | #11 |
| 2026-07-31 | #11 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 5,000,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 5,000,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 5,000,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 5,000,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | 46,482 |
| 2026-09-30 | 417,953 |
| 2026-08-31 | 55,241 |
| 2026-07-31 | 26,563 |
| 2026-06-30 | 31,741 |
| 2026-05-31 | 29,128 |
| 2026-04-30 | 1,407,867 |
| 2026-03-31 | 24,179 |
| 2026-02-28 | 19,893 |
| 2026-01-31 | 26,836 |
| 2025-12-31 | 43,498 |
| 2025-11-30 | 32,218 |
| 2025-10-31 | 24,532 |
| 2025-09-30 | 58,107 |
| 2025-08-31 | 53,631 |
| 2025-07-31 | 9,432 |
| 2025-06-30 | 23,847 |
| 2025-05-31 | 19,948 |
| 2025-04-30 | 41,021 |
| 2025-03-31 | 55,212 |
| 2025-02-28 | 28,524 |
| 2025-01-31 | 44,796 |
| 2024-12-31 | 28,996 |
| 2024-11-30 | 37,162 |
| 2024-10-31 | 23,110 |
| 2024-09-30 | 30,211 |
| 2024-08-31 | 30,413 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Websites using Wordfence Security
Detected on 57 of the sites scanned with our theme detector. Live screenshots, so they may lag the site.
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High-Quality WordPress Themes and Plugins - WPZOOMwpzoom.com
- Theme: WPZOOM
- 22 plugins detected
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Sumancasm | Stories of Travel, Strength & Self-Discoverysumancasm.com
- Theme: Astra
- 12 plugins detected
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YonksTEAM Coaching – Helping CPAs and accountants recover from burnout and grow revenue.yonks.team
- Theme: Bricks
- 5 plugins detected
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صفحه اصلی - netphp.ir ابزار آنلاین رایگان ، سریع و هوشمندnetphp.ir
- Theme: WoodMart
- 11 plugins detected
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AV23 – atletiek en hardlopen in Amsterdam-Oost, IJburg, Diemen en Weespav23.nl
- Theme: Colormag Child Theme
- 5 plugins detected
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Meilleure Agence Immobilière Casablanca | Proche Immoprocheimmo.com
- Theme: Houzez
- 10 plugins detected
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FRANJEVCI – Hrvatska franjevačka provincija sv. Ćirila i Metodaofm.hr
- Theme: TheVoice
- 17 plugins detected
Details
| Author | Mark Maunder |
|---|---|
| Current version | 9.0.2 |
| Versions released | 304 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-30 |
| Added to directory | 2012-04-21 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.7+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.0+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-22 |
Description
Firewall, Malware Scanner, Two Factor Auth, and Comprehensive Security Features, powered by our 24-hour team. Make security a priority with Wordfence.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Wordfence Security?
WordPress.org reports 5M+ active installs.
How popular is Wordfence Security?
As of October 16, 2026, Wordfence Security ranks #11 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Wordfence Security last updated?
Wordfence Security was last updated on September 30, 2026 (version 9.0.2). It has shipped 304 releases in total.
Who makes Wordfence Security?
Wordfence Security is developed by Mark Maunder. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in April 2012.
