Wordfence Security: installs, ratings and growth stats
By Mark Maunder · Rank #10
Wordfence Security is a WordPress.org plugin tracked daily by HostList. Current WordPress.org active-install bucket: 5M+. Rating: 4.7 out of 5 from 4,998 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 6,209,913 downloads for Wordfence Security. Public support resolution sits at 71.1%. HostList install rank: #10. Use the charts below for direction, then pick hosting that matches the plugin's cache, PHP, and ecommerce needs.
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Install trend
5M+ 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 7.0
- Last updated 8 September 2026
- Added to WordPress.org 2012-04-21
- View on WordPress.org
Recommended hosts for Wordfence Security
Editorial fit mappings from HostList Hosting Intelligence. Order within each fit tier follows live HRI scores. Sponsorship never changes who appears here. Full hosting for Wordfence Security ranking.
- CloudwaysRecommended · HRI 97
Common security layer on self-managed cloud WordPress. Source
- KinstaRecommended · HRI 97
Compatible security plugin on managed WordPress; follow host firewall guidance. Source
- SiteGroundRecommended · HRI 97
Common security layer; confirm overlap with SiteGround security tools. Source
- WP EngineRecommended · HRI 90
Widely used on managed WordPress; confirm WAF overlap with host security. Source
- PressableRecommended · HRI 89
Compatible security plugin; confirm overlap with host security. Source
- FlywheelRecommended · HRI 89
Allowed but monitor performance; Flywheel discourages heavy security scanners. Source
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FAQ
How many sites use Wordfence Security?
WordPress.org reports an active-install bucket of 5M+. That is a rounded range, not an exact site count.
Is Wordfence Security actively maintained?
WordPress.org last listed an update on 8 September 2026. It is tested up to WordPress 7.1.
What hosting should I use with Wordfence 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.