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ROB — WordPress Security Plugin

ROB (rat out blocker)

by stasionok · WordPress.org page · Website

v1.1.1 Tested up to WP 7.0.7 PHP 7.0+

ROB has 10+ active installs on WordPress.org and 2,750 downloads all time. It was downloaded 44 times in the last 30 days. The last update was on May 20, 2026, tested up to WordPress 7.0.7.

ROB at a glance

Active installs
10+
Total downloads
2,750
Downloads, last 30 days
44
30-day growth
–
downloads vs the previous 30 days

Is ROB well maintained?

Support threads resolved
No open threads
nothing waiting on the WordPress.org forum
WordPress compatibility
Behind
tested up to WordPress 7.0.7, not yet with the current 7.1.3

Download and install history

68 downloads over the last 48 days. Snapshots taken daily from WordPress.org.

Downloads per day
ROB downloads per day05101520Sep 5Sep 28Oct 22Downloads per day
Active installs
ROB active installs02.557.510Sep 5Sep 28Oct 22Active installs
Rating out of 5
ROB rating00.30.50.81Sep 5Sep 28Oct 22Rating out of 5
Reviews
ROB review count00.30.50.81Sep 5Sep 28Oct 22Reviews

Details

Restrict execution of certain external requests with partial url or even regex to prevent personal data leakage (as example)

The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.

Rankings ROB competes in

Tags

  • block
  • external request
  • request
  • safety
  • security

More from stasionok

Version
1.1.1
Last updated
May 20, 2026
First published
Feb 4, 2020
Requires WordPress
5.0
Tested up to
7.0.7
Requires PHP
7.0
Pricing
Free on WordPress.org

ROB FAQ

How many active installs does ROB have?

WordPress.org reports 10+ active installs for ROB as of October 22, 2026.

Is ROB still maintained?

Yes. The last release was on May 20, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 7.0.7.

Is ROB free?

ROB is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.