Jetpack Protect is a free WordPress plugin by Automattic with 100K+ active installs, ranked #356 among the most popular WordPress plugins today. It is rated 4.6/5 from 123 reviews and has been downloaded 2.7M times. The latest version 6.1.0 was released on August 12, 2026.
Highlights
- Ranks in the top 85.8% 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 | #356 | ▬ |
| October 2026 | #356 | — |
Monthly readings
| Month | Installs | Change |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 100K | — |
| October 2026 | 100K | — |
Websites using Jetpack Protect
No detected sites yet.
⌕Details
- Author
- Automattic
- Version
- 6.1.0
- Last updated
- August 12, 2026
- Added
- May 31, 2022
- Requires WordPress
- 6.9
- Requires PHP
- 7.2
- First tracked
- October 31, 2026
Description
Free daily vulnerability scans & WordPress security, powered by WPScan (an Automattic brand) and its 60,000+ vulnerability database. No setup needed!
FAQ
How many sites use Jetpack Protect?
Jetpack Protect has 100K+ active installs according to WordPress.org.
How popular is Jetpack Protect?
It is currently ranked #356 among tracked plugins, with a peak of #356.
When was Jetpack Protect last updated?
The latest version (6.1.0) was released on August 12, 2026.
Who develops Jetpack Protect?
Jetpack Protect is developed by Automattic.
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