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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 7.0.4 PHP 7.0+

ROB has 10+ active installs on WordPress.org and 2,682 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on May 20, 2026, tested up to WordPress 7.0.4.

ROB at a glance

Active installs
10+
Total downloads
2,682
Downloads, last 30 days
available after 30 days of tracking
30-day growth
tracking since September 4, 2026

Is ROB well maintained?

Support threads resolved
No open threads
nothing waiting on the WordPress.org forum
WordPress compatibility
Behind
tested up to WordPress 7.0.4, not yet with the current 7.1

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
7.0.4
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 September 7, 2026.

Is ROB still maintained?

Yes. The last release was on May 20, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 7.0.4.

Is ROB free?

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