AB WP Security
Security plugin that stops User Enumeration in WordPress, removes WordPress Version Number, disable directory browsing and Disable XML-RPC
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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.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 9 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.8 (latest is 7.1)
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Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where AB WP Security stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| block | >100 |
| disable xml-rpc | >100 |
| enumeration | >100 |
| remove wordpress version number | >100 |
| security | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About AB WP Security
From the official readme · v1.51Description
Security plugin that stops User Enumeration in WordPress, removes WordPress Version Number, disable directory browsing and Disable XML-RPC
Installation
In most cases, you can install automatically from WordPress.
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/ab-wp-securitydirectory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress
Changelog
AB WP Security plugin is now fully compatible with WordPress 4.x
V1.51
Fix bug with disable directory browsing
V1.50
Fix bug with Remove WordPress version, and new ability disable directory browsing
V1.40
Check for admin and administrator usernames
V1.30
Added custom submenu in Settings menu, for user selection
V1.20
Disable XML-RPC
V1.10
Remove WordPress Version Number
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FAQ
AB WP Security: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 5, 2026
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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