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 (38 snapshots).
- It accounts for roughly 1.5% of all active installs across the plugins we track.
- It is averaging 139,894 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 427% versus the month before (26,548/day).
- The latest release, v9.0.0, shipped on Aug 10, 2026 (21 days ago) — release #302 since the plugin joined the directory in 2012.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-30 | 28,728 |
| 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.
Details
| Author | Mark Maunder |
|---|---|
| Current version | 9.0.0 |
| Versions released | 302 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-10 |
| 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 August 31, 2026, Wordfence Security ranks #11 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Wordfence Security last updated?
Wordfence Security was last updated on August 10, 2026 (version 9.0.0). It has shipped 302 releases in total.
Who makes Wordfence Security?
Wordfence Security is developed by Mark Maunder. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in April 2012.
