WordPress plugin comparison
AMWScan Antimalware Scanner Lite vs Shield Security
AMWScan Antimalware Scanner Lite
by Marco Cesarato
30+ installs3.0
Shield Security
by Paul
30K+ installs4.8
At a glance
- Shield Security has more active installs: 30K+, against 30+ for AMWScan Antimalware Scanner Lite.
- On a typical day, Shield Security is downloaded about 947 times, AMWScan Antimalware Scanner Lite about 7.
- Shield Security is rated higher: 4.8 out of 5 from 1,039 reviews, against 3.0 from 2 reviews.
- Shield Security was updated more recently: Oct 27, 2026, against Oct 3, 2026 for AMWScan Antimalware Scanner Lite.
- Shield Security is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.2, against 7.1.4 for AMWScan Antimalware Scanner Lite.
- Shield Security has been around longer: since 2013, against 2026 for AMWScan Antimalware Scanner Lite.
Line by line
Shield Security leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric | AMWScan Antimalware Scanner Lite | Shield Security |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #24,115 | #938 |
| Active installs | 30+ | 30K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 105 | 59.3K |
| Rating | 3.0(2) | 4.8(1K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.2 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.21 | ×1.15 |
| Last release | 1 month ago | 13 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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