Shift8 Security
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.
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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.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 7 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.2 (latest is 7.1)
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Shift8 Security stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| block wpscan | >100 |
| probe | >100 |
| scan | >100 |
| security | >100 |
| wpscan | >100 |
About Shift8 Security
From the official readme · v1.01Description
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.
Want to see the plugin in action?
You can view three example sites where this plugin is live :
- Example Site 1 : WordPress Hosting
- Example Site 2 : Web Design in Toronto
Features
- Restricts or blocks the availability of plugin readme files for enumeration & version detection
Installation
This section describes how to install the plugin and get it working.
e.g.
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/shif8-geoipdirectory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress
- Navigate to the plugin settings page and define your settings
- Once enabled, the system should trigger for every site visit.
Changelog
1.0
- Stable version created
1.01
- Added functions to block WPScan, added Google Authenticator precursor code
Screenshots
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FAQ
Shift8 Security: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 14, 2026
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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