Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Shield Security currently ranks #940 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #921, first reached on Aug 18, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 30K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 2,474 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 110% versus the month before (1,180/day).
- The latest release, v22.2.6, shipped on Oct 5, 2026 (11 days ago) — release #123 since the plugin joined the directory in 2013.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #940 |
| 2026-09-30 | #933 |
| 2026-08-31 | #924 |
| 2026-07-31 | #926 |
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 | 30,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 30,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 30,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 30,000 |
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 | 608 |
| 2026-09-30 | 750 |
| 2026-08-31 | 448 |
| 2026-07-31 | 295 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Paul |
|---|---|
| Current version | 22.2.6 |
| Versions released | 123 |
| Last updated | 2026-10-05 |
| Added to directory | 2013-07-09 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.7+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Smart WordPress security that blocks bots automatically, guides you to what matters, and repairs problems — without drowning you in noise.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Shield Security?
WordPress.org reports 30K+ active installs.
How popular is Shield Security?
As of October 16, 2026, Shield Security ranks #940 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #921.
When was Shield Security last updated?
Shield Security was last updated on October 5, 2026 (version 22.2.6). It has shipped 123 releases in total.
Who makes Shield Security?
Shield Security is developed by Paul. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in July 2013.
