WordPress plugin comparison
AMWScan Antimalware Scanner Lite vs Kadence Security
AMWScan Antimalware Scanner Lite
by Marco Cesarato
30+ installs3.0
Kadence Security
by Nexcess
700K+ installs4.6
At a glance
- Kadence Security has more active installs: 700K+, against 30+ for AMWScan Antimalware Scanner Lite.
- On a typical day, Kadence Security is downloaded about 5,567 times, AMWScan Antimalware Scanner Lite about 7.
- Kadence Security is rated higher: 4.6 out of 5 from 3,992 reviews, against 3.0 from 2 reviews.
- Kadence Security was updated more recently: Oct 14, 2026, against Oct 3, 2026 for AMWScan Antimalware Scanner Lite.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Kadence Security has been around longer: since 2010, against 2026 for AMWScan Antimalware Scanner Lite.
Line by line
Kadence Security leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric | AMWScan Antimalware Scanner Lite | Kadence Security |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #24,115 | #88 |
| Active installs | 30+ | 700K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 105 | 416.7K |
| Rating | 3.0(2) | 4.6(4K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 42% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.21 | ×2.70 |
| Last release | 1 month ago | 26 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
From WordPress.org's public data, refreshed every night. Downloads are WordPress.org's official daily figures for the last 30 days.
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