# Security Ninja – WordPress Security & Firewall

> Security Ninja has 7K+ active installs, a 4.7/5 rating from 100 reviews and 12.4K downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 92/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Safe pick.** Yes — Security Ninja is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 7K+ sites, is rated 4.7/5 and was last updated 3 weeks ago, and scores 92/100 on our health check.

**WordPress security plugin: free 8G firewall/WAF, 50+ tests, vulnerability/core scanning, events logging, AI reports.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 7K+
- **Total downloads:** 900,971
- **Downloads (30 days):** 12,358 (+13% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.7/5 from 100 reviews
- **Health score:** 92/100 (Excellent)
- **Version:** 5.303
- **Last updated:** Sep 8, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.7+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 1 of 1 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** cleverplugins (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/cleverplugins/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/security-ninja/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [firewall](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/firewall/) | #20 | 199 |
| [malware](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/malware/) | #13 | 93 |
| [security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/security/) | #90 | 1,583 |
| [vulnerability](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/vulnerability/) | #7 | 41 |
| [WAF](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/waf/) | #2 | 27 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| firewall | #15 | 932 |
| malware | #30 | 410 |
| security | #19 | 10,000 |
| vulnerability | #30 | 3,725 |
| WAF | #10 | 289 |

## Version adoption

- 5.303: 30.3%
- 5.235: 17.3%
- 5.244: 7.4%
- Other: 45%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware Scan, and Login Security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wordfence/) | 5M+ | 4.7/5 (5,010) | Sep 8, 2026 | 96/100 |
| 2 | [Limit Login Attempts Security – Login Security, 2FA, Firewall, Brute Force Prevention](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/limit-login-attempts-reloaded/) | 1M+ | 4.8/5 (1,483) | Sep 23, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 3 | [Security Optimizer – The All-In-One Protection Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sg-security/) | 1M+ | 4.5/5 (157) | Aug 28, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 4 | [All-In-One Security (AIOS) – Security and Firewall](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/all-in-one-wp-security-and-firewall/) | 1M+ | 4.7/5 (1,717) | Sep 17, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 5 | [Sucuri Security – Auditing, Malware Scanner and Security Hardening](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sucuri-scanner/) | 600K+ | 4.2/5 (384) | Sep 9, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 6 | [MalCare WordPress Security Plugin – Malware Scanner, Cleaner, Security Firewall](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/malcare-security/) | 100K+ | 4.4/5 (553) | Sep 17, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 7 | [Anti-Malware Security and Brute-Force Firewall](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gotmls/) | 100K+ | 4.9/5 (783) | Jun 29, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 8 | [BBQ Firewall – Fast & Powerful Firewall Security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/block-bad-queries/) | 100K+ | 4.9/5 (160) | Aug 9, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 9 | [NinjaFirewall (WP Edition) – Advanced Security Plugin and Firewall](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ninjafirewall/) | 100K+ | 4.9/5 (220) | Sep 22, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 10 | [Login Lockdown & Protection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/login-lockdown/) | 100K+ | 4.3/5 (61) | Aug 16, 2026 | 89/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Security Ninja safe to use in 2026?
Yes — Security Ninja is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 7K+ sites, is rated 4.7/5 and was last updated 3 weeks ago, and scores 92/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Security Ninja?
Security Ninja is active on 7K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 900,971 times since it launched in August 2016. It was downloaded 12,358 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Security Ninja work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Security Ninja up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 4.7 or newer.

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

### When was Security Ninja last updated?
The latest version, 5.303, was released on September 8, 2026 (3 weeks ago).

### Who makes Security Ninja?
Security Ninja is developed and maintained by cleverplugins.

### What are the best alternatives to Security Ninja?
The most popular alternatives to Security Ninja are Wordfence Security (5M+ installs), Limit Login Attempts Securi… (1M+ installs) and Security Optimizer (1M+ installs).


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