BBQ Firewall – Fast & Powerful Firewall Security is a free WordPress plugin by Jeff Starr with 100K+ active installs, ranked #346 among the most popular WordPress plugins today. It is rated 4.9/5 from 160 reviews and has been downloaded 3.5M times. The latest version 20260809 was released on August 9, 2026.
Highlights
- Ranks in the top 67.1% of all tracked plugins.
- Currently at its all-time best position.
- Last updated 3 months ago.
- Next install milestone: next 200K+.
Trend explorer
Monthly readings
| Month | Rank | Change |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | #346 | ▬ |
| October 2026 | #346 | — |
Monthly readings
| Month | Installs | Change |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 100K | — |
| October 2026 | 100K | — |
Websites using BBQ Firewall – Fast & Powerful Firewall Security
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⌕Details
- Author
- Jeff Starr
- Version
- 20260809
- Last updated
- August 9, 2026
- Added
- March 5, 2010
- Requires WordPress
- 4.7
- Requires PHP
- 5.6.20
- First tracked
- October 31, 2026
Description
The fastest firewall plugin for WordPress. Protect against a wide range of threats with minimal performance impact.
FAQ
How many sites use BBQ Firewall – Fast & Powerful Firewall Security?
BBQ Firewall – Fast & Powerful Firewall Security has 100K+ active installs according to WordPress.org.
How popular is BBQ Firewall – Fast & Powerful Firewall Security?
It is currently ranked #346 among tracked plugins, with a peak of #346.
When was BBQ Firewall – Fast & Powerful Firewall Security last updated?
The latest version (20260809) was released on August 9, 2026.
Who develops BBQ Firewall – Fast & Powerful Firewall Security?
BBQ Firewall – Fast & Powerful Firewall Security is developed by Jeff Starr.
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