Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware Scan, and Login Security
by Mark Maunder · 4.7 (5K)
Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware Scan, and Login Security is a free WordPress plugin by Mark Maunder with 5M+ active installs, ranked #11 among the most popular WordPress plugins today. It is rated 4.7/5 from 5,039 reviews and has been downloaded 432.1M times. The latest version 9.0.2 was released on September 30, 2026.
Highlights
- Slipped 1 positions over the last 30 days.
- Ranks in the top 2.7% of all tracked plugins.
- Currently at its all-time best position.
- Last updated 1 month ago.
- Next install milestone: next 6M+.
Real-world usage
Trend explorer
Monthly readings
| Month | Rank | Change |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | #11 | ▬ |
| October 2026 | #11 | ▼ 1 |
| September 2026 | #10 | ▲ 1 |
| August 2026 | #11 | — |
Monthly readings
| Month | Installs | Change |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 5M | — |
| October 2026 | 5M | — |
| September 2026 | 5M | — |
| August 2026 | 5M | — |
Websites using Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware Scan, and Login Security
No detected sites yet.
⌕Details
- Author
- Mark Maunder
- Version
- 9.0.2
- Last updated
- September 30, 2026
- Added
- April 21, 2012
- Requires WordPress
- 4.7
- Requires PHP
- 7.0
- First tracked
- August 1, 2026
Description
Firewall, Malware Scanner, Two Factor Auth, and Comprehensive Security Features, powered by our 24-hour team. Make security a priority with Wordfence.
FAQ
How many sites use Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware Scan, and Login Security?
Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware Scan, and Login Security has 5M+ active installs according to WordPress.org.
How popular is Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware Scan, and Login Security?
It is currently ranked #11 among tracked plugins, with a peak of #11.
When was Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware Scan, and Login Security last updated?
The latest version (9.0.2) was released on September 30, 2026.
Who develops Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware Scan, and Login Security?
Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware Scan, and Login Security is developed by Mark Maunder.
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