Active installs
100K+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#343
Peak #343
Downloads / day
405
prev 344
Downloads (7d)
2,355
All-time downloads
3.4M
Days tracked
2
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- BBQ Firewall currently ranks #343 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- It is averaging 344 downloads/day over the last 30 days.
- The latest release, v20260419, shipped on Apr 19, 2026 (110 days ago) — release #37 since the plugin joined the directory in 2010.
Ranking history
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Details
| Author | Jeff Starr |
|---|---|
| Current version | 20260419 |
| Versions released | 37 |
| Last updated | 2026-04-19 |
| Added to directory | 2010-03-05 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.7+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.6.20+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
The fastest firewall plugin for WordPress. Protect against a wide range of threats with minimal performance impact.
Frequently asked questions
Is BBQ Firewall a free plugin?
Yes — BBQ Firewall is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use BBQ Firewall?
WordPress.org reports 100K+ active installs.
How popular is BBQ Firewall?
As of August 7, 2026, BBQ Firewall ranks #343 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was BBQ Firewall last updated?
BBQ Firewall was last updated on April 19, 2026 (version 20260419). It has shipped 37 releases in total.
Who makes BBQ Firewall?
BBQ Firewall is developed by Jeff Starr. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in March 2010.
