Active installs
3K+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#4038
Peak #4029
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
49.2K
Days tracked
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Protection Against DDoS currently ranks #4038 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #4029, first reached on Aug 6, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.5.2, shipped on Apr 29, 2020 (2,292 days ago) — release #5 since the plugin joined the directory in 2016.
Ranking history
Active installs
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Details
| Author | WPChef |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.5.2 |
| Versions released | 5 |
| Last updated | 2020-04-29 |
| Added to directory | 2016-07-01 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.5.2+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Protects your login, xmlrpc and RSS feeds pages against DDoS attacks. Denies access to your site from certain countries via CloudFlare.
Frequently asked questions
Is Protection Against DDoS a free plugin?
Yes — Protection Against DDoS is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Protection Against DDoS?
WordPress.org reports 3K+ active installs.
How popular is Protection Against DDoS?
As of August 8, 2026, Protection Against DDoS ranks #4038 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #4029.
When was Protection Against DDoS last updated?
Protection Against DDoS was last updated on April 29, 2020 (version 1.5.2). It has shipped 5 releases in total.
Who makes Protection Against DDoS?
Protection Against DDoS is developed by WPChef. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in July 2016.
