# Shift8 Security

> Shift8 Security has <10 active installs and 57 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 21/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Shift8 Security shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

**Plugin that implements several measures to generally improve the security of your WordPress site. At this point security scan obfuscation of core WordPress versions as well as plugin version enumeration are implemented.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 1,583
- **Downloads (30 days):** 57 (+14% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 21/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.01
- **Last updated:** Jul 17, 2019
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.2.29
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** shift8 (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/shift8/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/shift8-security/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [block wpscan](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/block-wpscan/) | #1 | 1 |
| [probe](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/probe/) | #1 | 1 |
| [scan](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/scan/) | #23 | 27 |
| [security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/security/) | >100 | 1,658 |
| [wpscan](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wpscan/) | #9 | 9 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| block wpscan | >100 | 136 |
| probe | >100 | 354 |
| scan | >100 | 3,729 |
| security | >100 | 10,000 |
| wpscan | >100 | 224 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shift8 Security free?
Yes. Shift8 Security is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Shift8 Security safe to use in 2026?
Shift8 Security shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Shift8 Security?
Shift8 Security is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,583 times since it launched in January 2019. It was downloaded 57 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Shift8 Security work with WordPress 7.1?
Shift8 Security is officially tested up to WordPress 5.2.29, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Shift8 Security last updated?
The latest version, 1.01, was released on July 17, 2019 (7 years ago).

### Who makes Shift8 Security?
Shift8 Security is developed and maintained by shift8.


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/shift8-security/ · Generated 2026-10-14 03:44 UTC by PageForge