# Checkout Bot Shield

> Checkout Bot Shield has <10 active installs and 58 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 55/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Checkout Bot Shield works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 55/100 on our health check.

**Blocks suspicious, rapid-fire checkout attempts so fake orders and carding bots cannot overwhelm your WooCommerce store.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 434
- **Downloads (30 days):** 58 (+48.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 55/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.0.1
- **Last updated:** Jul 10, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.6
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.8+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Pluximo (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/pluximo/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/checkout-bot-shield/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [carding protection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/carding-protection/) | #1 | 1 |
| [checkout bot](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/checkout-bot/) | #1 | 1 |
| [fake orders](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/fake-orders/) | #14 | 14 |
| [rate limit](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/rate-limit/) | #8 | 9 |
| [woocommerce security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/woocommerce-security/) | #5 | 5 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| carding protection | #6 | 14 |
| checkout bot | #67 | 664 |
| fake orders | >100 | 358 |
| rate limit | >100 | 3,080 |
| woocommerce security | >100 | 6,581 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Checkout Bot Shield free?
Yes. Checkout Bot Shield is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Checkout Bot Shield safe to use in 2026?
Checkout Bot Shield works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 55/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Checkout Bot Shield?
Checkout Bot Shield is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 434 times since it launched in January 2026. It was downloaded 58 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Checkout Bot Shield work with WordPress 7.1?
Checkout Bot Shield is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.6, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Checkout Bot Shield need?
Checkout Bot Shield requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Checkout Bot Shield last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on July 10, 2026 (3 months ago).

### Who makes Checkout Bot Shield?
Checkout Bot Shield is developed and maintained by Pluximo.


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/checkout-bot-shield/ · Generated 2026-10-03 04:50 UTC by PageForge