BBQ Firewall — WordPress Security Plugin
BBQ Firewall – Fast & Powerful Firewall Security
by Jeff Starr · WordPress.org page · Website
BBQ Firewall has 100,000+ active installs on WordPress.org and 3,499,712 downloads all time. It was downloaded 13,538 times in the last 30 days. The last update was on August 9, 2026, tested up to WordPress 7.1.3.
BBQ Firewall at a glance
Is BBQ Firewall well maintained?
BBQ Firewall reviews and ratings
160 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.
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Download and install history
22,196 downloads over the last 48 days. Snapshots taken daily from WordPress.org.
Where BBQ Firewall ranks on WordPress.org
The rankings we track that BBQ Firewall appears in, and how its position changed over 30 days.
| Ranking | WordPress.org placement | Position | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Security Plugins | #25 by tag, #32 in search | #19 | ▼2 |
BBQ Firewall alternatives
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Details
The fastest firewall plugin for WordPress. Protect against a wide range of threats with minimal performance impact.
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Rankings BBQ Firewall competes in
Tags
- bots
- firewall
- secure
- security
- web application firewall
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- Version
- 20260809
- Last updated
- Aug 9, 2026
- First published
- Mar 5, 2010
- Requires WordPress
- 4.7
- Tested up to
- 7.1.3
- Requires PHP
- 5.6.20
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
BBQ Firewall FAQ
How many active installs does BBQ Firewall have?
WordPress.org reports 100,000+ active installs for BBQ Firewall as of October 22, 2026.
Is BBQ Firewall still maintained?
Yes. The last release was on August 9, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 7.1.3.
Does BBQ Firewall have good support?
On the WordPress.org forum, 1 of 2 recent support threads for BBQ Firewall are marked resolved. That is the developer's free support; a paid version usually comes with its own channel.
Is BBQ Firewall free?
BBQ Firewall is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.
Where does BBQ Firewall rank among Security Plugins?
BBQ Firewall is #19 in the WordPress.org Security Plugins ranking.