CrowdSec for WordPress Plugin Directory
CrowdSec is the #116 ranked security app on WordPress, with a 5.0 average rating from 5 reviews, as of Aug 31, 2026.
CrowdSec is a WordPress Plugin Directory app by CrowdSec - lightweight and collaborative security engine. With a rating of 5.0★ from 5 reviews, it currently ranks #116 in the Security category.
AppRanks data: CrowdSec ranks #116 in Security on WordPress Plugin Directory, placing it in the top 18% of that category.
AppRanks verdict
Generated from live marketplace data — refreshed daily
CrowdSec is a category-leading WordPress app with a limited review volume. It is listed in the Security category on WordPress Plugin Directory, which AppRanks treats as the canonical taxonomy node for ranking and competitor comparison. 5 reviews put it in the early-traction tier — useful for early-stage stores willing to be on the leading edge. Early-traction review counts are sensitive to single launch periods or feature events, so a 30-day re-check before bigger commitments often resolves whether the trend is sustained. Paid-only pricing means evaluating fit on the marketplace listing or via the developer's documentation before installing. AppRanks tracks rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position daily — the figures on this page reflect the most recent scrape from the canonical WordPress Plugin Directory listing.
Pros
- +High average rating (5.0★) signals consistent merchant satisfaction
- +Published by CrowdSec - lightweight and collaborative security engine — established developer track record
Cons
- −Limited review base (5) — ratings can shift significantly with new feedback
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How CrowdSec works
The CrowdSec plugin proactively blocks requests coming from known attackers.
It does so by either directly using CrowdSec Blocklists Integration or by connecting to your CrowdSec Security Engine.
Key Features:
Instant CrowdSec Blocklist: Quickly block known WordPress attackers in a few clicks.
Detect and block admin bruteforce attempts and scans of your WordPress Site.
Remediation metrics: Enabling you to see the efficiency of the protection.
(Console Users) Plug any of your existing Blocklist Integrations.
(CrowdSec Security Engine Users) Apply decisions and subscribed blocklist of your security engine within WordPress.
You can:
Block aggressive IPs
Display a captcha for less aggressive IPs
Category rankings
As of Sep 4, 2026- Security#116of 666Top 18%
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Competitors & alternatives
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Where CrowdSec stands in the Security category
CrowdSec ranks #116 of 666 apps in the Security category, placing it in the top 18% of the listing.
Frequently asked questions
What is CrowdSec?
CrowdSec is an app for WordPress. It currently holds a 5.0-star rating from 5 merchant reviews, and AppRanks has been tracking its public marketplace data on the refresh cadence published in our methodology. It is listed under the Security category on AppRanks, where you can see its current category position, review-velocity trend, and how it compares against the top alternatives in the same space. Developed by CrowdSec - lightweight and collaborative security engine.
Who uses CrowdSec?
Currently around 2,000 active stores have installed CrowdSec. Its review base is still building, which usually maps to early-stage merchants and stores piloting a new workflow. It is part of the Security category on WordPress.
Where does CrowdSec rank on WordPress?
CrowdSec currently sits at position #116 in the Security category on WordPress. That places it in the top 17% of 666 apps tracked in the same category. Category positions are read from the live marketplace ranking and refresh on each scrape, so the number you see here reflects the most recent crawl rather than a long-running average.