Basic Security: installs, ratings and growth stats
By Jose Mortellaro · Rank #4333
Basic Security is a WordPress.org plugin tracked daily by HostList. Current WordPress.org active-install bucket: 200+. Rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings. HostList snapshots installs, ratings, and support signals so you can see freshness and direction, then follow the hosting links below for WordPress and stack-fit guidance. Active installs are ranges published by WordPress.org, not exact counts. HostList rank is by active-install bucket only. This page is a hosting-support resource, not a paid plugin ranking.
Over the last 88 days with download data, WordPress.org recorded about 259 downloads for Basic Security. HostList install rank: #4333. Use the charts below for direction, then pick hosting that matches the plugin's cache, PHP, and ecommerce needs.
It helps in preventing Cross Site Scripting (XSS) with just a few lines of code.
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Technical details
- Tested up to WordPress 7.1
- Requires PHP 5.6
- Last updated 22 August 2026
- Added to WordPress.org 2021-09-30
- View on WordPress.org
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FAQ
How many sites use Basic Security?
WordPress.org reports an active-install bucket of 200+. That is a rounded range, not an exact site count.
Is Basic Security actively maintained?
WordPress.org last listed an update on 22 August 2026. It is tested up to WordPress 7.1.
What hosting should I use with Basic Security?
Start with HostList guidance on Hosting security guide, Best WordPress hosting. Match the host stack (caching layer, managed WordPress policies, ecommerce readiness) to what this plugin needs.
Data aggregated from WordPress.org. Active installs are published buckets, not exact counts.