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Protector — WordPress Security Plugin

Protector – Malware Removal, Firewall & Core Repair

by Marcello Ruoppolo · WordPress.org page · Website

v4.0.4 Tested up to WP 6.9.7 PHP 7.4+

Protector has 200+ active installs on WordPress.org and 6,110 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on April 30, 2026, tested up to WordPress 6.9.7.

Protector at a glance

Active installs
200+
Total downloads
6,110
Downloads, last 30 days
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available after 30 days of tracking
30-day growth
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tracking since September 4, 2026

Is Protector well maintained?

Support threads resolved
No open threads
nothing waiting on the WordPress.org forum
WordPress compatibility
Behind
tested up to WordPress 6.9.7, not yet with the current 7.1

Protector reviews and ratings

3 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.

All reviews
5.0 out of 5

3 reviews

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  • Esse plugin me salvou

    Eu estava há dias tentando resolver alguns problemas de acesso e segurança no meu site e não conseguia encontrar a solução. Instalei o Protector e em poucos minutos já estava tudo funcionando. A função de esconder o admin URL é excelente.

    marknobre

  • Excelente

    Parabéns Marcello, tenho certeza que este plugin vai ajudar muito os proprietários de websites.

    dalmirjr

  • Direto ao ponto

    Plugin sem frescura, resolve o problema de maneira muito simples, configurei ele em menos de 10 segundos.

    gabrielleite.ipd

Details

Protect your WordPress. The ultimate lightweight security suite. Block brute-force attacks, auto-repair infected core files, hide your login URL, set …

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

Rankings Protector competes in

Tags

  • Brute Force
  • firewall
  • malware scanner
  • repair core
  • security

More from Marcello Ruoppolo

Version
4.0.4
Last updated
Apr 30, 2026
First published
Apr 7, 2017
Requires WordPress
5.0
Tested up to
6.9.7
Requires PHP
7.4
Pricing
Free on WordPress.org

Protector FAQ

How many active installs does Protector have?

WordPress.org reports 200+ active installs for Protector as of September 7, 2026.

Is Protector still maintained?

Yes. The last release was on April 30, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 6.9.7.

Is Protector free?

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