# AB WP Security

> AB WP Security has 10+ active installs and 53 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** AB WP Security shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**Security plugin that stops User Enumeration in WordPress, removes WordPress Version Number, disable directory browsing and Disable XML-RPC**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,844
- **Downloads (30 days):** 53 (+76.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.51
- **Last updated:** Jun 18, 2017
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.8.32
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.8+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** abjelosevic (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/abjelosevic/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/ab-wp-security/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/block/) | >100 | 1,002 |
| [disable xml-rpc](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/disable-xml-rpc/) | #3 | 6 |
| [enumeration](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/enumeration/) | #2 | 2 |
| [remove wordpress version number](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/remove-wordpress-version-number/) | #1 | 1 |
| [security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/security/) | >100 | 1,611 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| block | >100 | 10,000 |
| disable xml-rpc | >100 | 479 |
| enumeration | >100 | 372 |
| remove wordpress version number | >100 | 4,796 |
| security | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.51: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Spectra Legacy – Gutenberg Blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ultimate-addons-for-gutenberg/) | 1M+ | 4.7/5 (1,870) | Sep 28, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 2 | [Breadcrumb NavXT](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/breadcrumb-navxt/) | 800K+ | 4.6/5 (132) | Aug 29, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 3 | [PDF Embedder – PDF Viewer & Embed PDF Files for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pdf-embedder/) | 300K+ | 4.7/5 (524) | Aug 14, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 4 | [Layout Grid Block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/layout-grid/) | 200K+ | 4.7/5 (13) | Jul 11, 2023 | 43/100 |
| 5 | [Crowdsignal Forms](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/crowdsignal-forms/) | 200K+ | 5/5 (3) | Jul 6, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 6 | [Content Views – Post Grid & Filter (Shortcode, Blocks, Elementor Widgets)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/content-views-query-and-display-post-page/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (333) | Aug 31, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 7 | [Email Address Encoder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/email-address-encoder/) | 100K+ | 4.2/5 (160) | Apr 12, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 8 | [Simple Sitemap – Responsive HTML Sitemap for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-sitemap/) | 60K+ | 3.9/5 (72) | Oct 2, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 9 | [Flexible Table Block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/flexible-table-block/) | 40K+ | 4.9/5 (34) | Jul 26, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 10 | [Genesis Blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/genesis-blocks/) | 40K+ | 3.7/5 (24) | Aug 20, 2026 | 65/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is AB WP Security free?
Yes. AB WP Security is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is AB WP Security safe to use in 2026?
AB WP Security shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use AB WP Security?
AB WP Security is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,844 times since it launched in April 2017. It was downloaded 53 times in the last 30 days.

### Does AB WP Security work with WordPress 7.1?
AB WP Security is officially tested up to WordPress 4.8.32, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was AB WP Security last updated?
The latest version, 1.51, was released on June 18, 2017 (9 years ago).

### Who makes AB WP Security?
AB WP Security is developed and maintained by abjelosevic.

### What are the best alternatives to AB WP Security?
The most popular alternatives to AB WP Security are Spectra Legacy (1M+ installs), Breadcrumb NavXT (800K+ installs) and PDF Embedder (300K+ installs).


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