Key Metrics
Active Installs
100K
Total Downloads
825
Avg Rating
4.9/5.0
Support Resolution
100%
WP.org Rank
#283
Trends
Active Installs
100K
Daily Downloads
2K/day avg
Rankings & Growth
Install Health Score
5 signals from your last 30 days of install data
+5
out of ±100
WP.org rounds install counts to tiers — no tier change detected yet. Only Recency reflects real data; the score will update once installs cross a tier boundary.
Rating Breakdown
Support
5 of 5 threads resolved
- GDPR compatibility
10/16/2025
- No valid JSON request
10/2/2025
- Question about /not_found requests
6/20/2025
- Undefined Property
6/17/2025
Recent Reviews
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emd37 · 2/4/2026
Installation simple protection max, merci ! ]]>
Easy to use, not complicated
mikapin · 12/26/2025
Thanks to @jeff Starr, who is a security expert and shares very useful information on his website. BBQ is a great WordPr…
The Most Powerful Security Plugin – BBQ Pro
nebuldu · 11/27/2025
I have used BBQ Pro plugin for a few years to protect my website, and I appreciate the creators of this plugin. I recomm…
5 stars. A fast, lightweight and highly effective firewall.
pgmachtweb · 11/24/2025
Easy setup, strong protection, zero bloat. Ideal for keeping WordPress clean and secure. ]]>
BBQ Firewall for many years on crucial site
therinjfoundation · 11/15/2025
As firewalls go, BBQ is a unique brand plus style of operation and it is very functional. No firewall stops everything b…
Compatibility
Tested up to WordPress
6.9.1
Requires PHP
7.1
Version Updates (12 mo)
0 updates
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FAQ
Is BBQ Firewall still maintained?
Yes, BBQ Firewall was last updated 22 days ago and appears to be actively maintained.
How many active installs does BBQ Firewall have?
BBQ Firewall currently has 100K active installs on WordPress.org.
What is the support resolution rate for BBQ Firewall?
100% of support threads have been resolved for BBQ Firewall. It currently has 5 support threads with 5 resolved.
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