BunkerWeb
Next-gen Web Application Firewall (WAF) that will protect your web services.
High commit volume, frequent releases and growing activity.
Commit activity more than 88% of tracked projects; popularity more than 80%. How this is calculated.
Commits, last 11 months
| Stars | 11k |
|---|---|
| Latest release | v1.6.16-rc2 · 25 Sept 2026 |
| Repo updated | 21 Sept 2026 |
| Licence | AGPL-3.0 |
| Built with | deb, Docker, K8S, Python |
Is BunkerWeb actively maintained?
Over the last 11 months the project absorbed 1915 commits, of which 494 arrived in the most recent quarter — roughly 165 commits a month.
The most recent tagged release, v1.6.16-rc2, shipped within the last month — a current, installable version exists today.
Of the 19 projects we track in Web Servers, BunkerWeb ranks #3 by health score — in the top quarter of its category.
What BunkerWeb actually does
BunkerWeb functions as a web application firewall designed to protect HTTP-based services from common cyber attacks. It integrates into your infrastructure to inspect traffic before it reaches your backend applications.
Best fit: Self-hosters who need an additional security layer in front of their web services and prefer open-source perimeter defence.
Worth knowing: Configuring a WAF often introduces complexity regarding false positives, which can block legitimate traffic unless tuned carefully.
Deployment notes
It typically runs via containers like Docker or Kubernetes, requiring persistent storage for logs and configuration data alongside an appropriate reverse proxy setup.
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