Active installs
6K+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#2805
Peak #2805
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
79.9K
Days tracked
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Prevent XSS Vulnerability currently ranks #2805 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- The latest release, v2.1.0, shipped on Jul 22, 2025 (381 days ago) — release #15 since the plugin joined the directory in 2017.
Ranking history
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Details
| Author | Sami Ahmed Siddiqui |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.1.0 |
| Versions released | 15 |
| Last updated | 2025-07-22 |
| Added to directory | 2017-08-23 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.5+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
This WP plugin blocks XSS by encoding harmful URL characters & safely handling HTML in $_GET. Customizable settings for enhanced website security.
Frequently asked questions
Is Prevent XSS Vulnerability a free plugin?
Yes — Prevent XSS Vulnerability is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Prevent XSS Vulnerability?
WordPress.org reports 6K+ active installs.
How popular is Prevent XSS Vulnerability?
As of August 7, 2026, Prevent XSS Vulnerability ranks #2805 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Prevent XSS Vulnerability last updated?
Prevent XSS Vulnerability was last updated on July 22, 2025 (version 2.1.0). It has shipped 15 releases in total.
Who makes Prevent XSS Vulnerability?
Prevent XSS Vulnerability is developed by Sami Ahmed Siddiqui. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in August 2017.
