# Dessky Security

> Dessky Security has 60+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 93 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 66/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Dessky Security is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 60+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 66/100 on our health check.

**Dessky Security is the ultralight plugin for basic Security Hardening. It is specially designed not to drain any resources from your website.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 60+
- **Total downloads:** 6,441
- **Downloads (30 days):** 93 (+25.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 66/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 1.3
- **Last updated:** Jul 22, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.7
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** dessky (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/dessky/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/dessky-security/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [hardening](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/hardening/) | #9 | 95 |
| [security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/security/) | >100 | 1,631 |
| [site hardening](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/site-hardening/) | #1 | 1 |
| [wordpress hardening](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wordpress-hardening/) | #1 | 2 |
| [wordpress security check](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wordpress-security-check/) | #2 | 2 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| hardening | #23 | 2,218 |
| security | #66 | 10,000 |
| site hardening | #23 | 1,955 |
| wordpress hardening | #30 | 2,195 |
| wordpress security check | #65 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.3: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [NETSENSAI Shield](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/netsensai-shield/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (5) | Aug 19, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 2 | [Lockora Security Audit](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/lockora-security-audit/) | 200+ | 5/5 (4) | Sep 19, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 3 | [Security Hardener](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/security-hardener/) | 200+ | — | Aug 19, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 4 | [SAR One Click Security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sar-one-click-security/) | 200+ | 5/5 (7) | Mar 3, 2025 | 41/100 |
| 5 | [CMS ADMINS Security Check Report](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/security-check-report/) | 100+ | — | Sep 24, 2026 | 68/100 |
| 6 | [Secure HTTP Headers](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/secure-http-headers/) | 100+ | 3/5 (2) | Apr 13, 2021 | 26/100 |
| 7 | [Aipatch Security Scanner](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/aipatch-security-scanner/) | 100+ | — | May 3, 2026 | 53/100 |
| 8 | [WP Guardian – Security Hardening Checklist & Lightweight Firewall](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-guardian/) | 100+ | 5/5 (1) | Oct 9, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 10 | [Bastora Security Audit](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bastora-security-audit/) | 60+ | 5/5 (1) | Sep 30, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 11 | [EDZNET Security Guard](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/edznet-security-guard/) | 60+ | — | Sep 3, 2026 | 64/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Dessky Security safe to use in 2026?
Dessky Security is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 60+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 66/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Dessky Security?
Dessky Security is active on 60+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 6,441 times since it launched in October 2015. It was downloaded 93 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Dessky Security work with WordPress 7.1?
Dessky Security is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.7, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Dessky Security last updated?
The latest version, 1.3, was released on July 22, 2026 (3 months ago).

### Who makes Dessky Security?
Dessky Security is developed and maintained by dessky.

### What are the best alternatives to Dessky Security?
The most popular alternatives to Dessky Security are NETSENSAI Shield (1K+ installs), Lockora Security Audit (200+ installs) and Security Hardener (200+ installs).


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