Active installs
10K+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#1922
Peak #1918
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
133.1K
Days tracked
2
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- WP Hardening (discontinued) currently ranks #1922 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1918, first reached on Aug 6, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.2.8, shipped on Sep 13, 2024 (693 days ago) — release #13 since the plugin joined the directory in 2019.
Ranking history
Active installs
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | WebProtect.ai |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.2.8 |
| Versions released | 13 |
| Last updated | 2024-09-13 |
| Added to directory | 2019-10-27 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.3+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.3+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
The WP Hardening is a one-click tool to fix standard security recommendations on your WordPress website.
Frequently asked questions
Is WP Hardening (discontinued) a free plugin?
Yes — WP Hardening (discontinued) is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use WP Hardening (discontinued)?
WordPress.org reports 10K+ active installs.
How popular is WP Hardening (discontinued)?
As of August 7, 2026, WP Hardening (discontinued) ranks #1922 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #1918.
When was WP Hardening (discontinued) last updated?
WP Hardening (discontinued) was last updated on September 13, 2024 (version 1.2.8). It has shipped 13 releases in total.
Who makes WP Hardening (discontinued)?
WP Hardening (discontinued) is developed by WebProtect.ai. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in October 2019.