Defender Security: installs, ratings and growth stats
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Defender Security is a WordPress.org plugin tracked daily by HostList. Current WordPress.org active-install bucket: 80K+. Rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 334 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 90 days with download data, WordPress.org recorded about 183,105 downloads for Defender Security. Public support resolution sits at 100%. HostList install rank: #514. Use the charts below for direction, then pick hosting that matches the plugin's cache, PHP, and ecommerce needs.
WordPress security plugin with malware scanner, IP blocking, audit logs, antivirus scans, firewall, 2FA, brute force login security, and more.
Install trend
80K+ active installs, unchanged since 19 July 2026. WordPress.org reports installs in rounded buckets, so this figure only moves when the plugin crosses a bucket boundary.
Daily downloads
Exact daily download counts from WordPress.org (not install buckets).
Technical details
- Tested up to WordPress 7.1
- Requires PHP 8.0.0
- Last updated 7 September 2026
- Added to WordPress.org 2017-06-07
- View on WordPress.org
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FAQ
How many sites use Defender Security?
WordPress.org reports an active-install bucket of 80K+. That is a rounded range, not an exact site count.
Is Defender Security actively maintained?
WordPress.org last listed an update on 7 September 2026. It is tested up to WordPress 7.1.
What hosting should I use with Defender 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.