WordPress plugin comparison
Anti Browser DDoS Protection vs Shield Security
At a glance
- Shield Security has more active installs: 30K+, against 30+ for Anti Browser DDoS Protection.
- On a typical day, Shield Security is downloaded about 866 times, Anti Browser DDoS Protection about 5.
- Anti Browser DDoS Protection is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review, against 4.8 from 1,039 reviews.
- Shield Security was updated more recently: Oct 27, 2026, against Jul 23, 2026 for Anti Browser DDoS Protection.
- Shield Security is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.2, against 7.0.8 for Anti Browser DDoS Protection.
- Shield Security has been around longer: since 2013, against 2025 for Anti Browser DDoS Protection.
Line by line
Shield Security leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Anti Browser DDoS Protection |  Shield Security |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #24,337 | #938 |
| Active installs | 30+ | 30K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 106 | 45.2K |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | 4.8(1K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 7.2 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.27 | ×1.15 |
| Last release | 3 months ago | 14 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 8.5 | 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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