Defender Security: installs, ratings and growth stats
By WPMU DEV - Your All-in-One WordPress Platform · Rank #516
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.
HostList install rank: #516. Download history appears after the next sync pass covers this slug. Use install buckets and ratings to shortlist, then follow the hosting links for stack fit.
WordPress security plugin with malware scanner, IP blocking, audit logs, antivirus scans, firewall, 2FA, brute force login security, and more.
Install trend
Daily downloads
Exact daily download counts from WordPress.org (not install buckets).
Daily download history will appear after the download sync covers this plugin.
Technical details
- Last updated 21 July 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 21 July 2026.
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.