WordPress plugin comparison
Apocalypse Meow vs WPBruiser Security
At a glance
- WPBruiser Security has more active installs: 10K+, against 300+ for Apocalypse Meow.
- On a typical day, WPBruiser Security is downloaded about 417 times, Apocalypse Meow about 25.
- Apocalypse Meow is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 23 reviews, against 4.6 from 213 reviews.
- WPBruiser Security was updated more recently: Nov 7, 2026, against Oct 14, 2026 for Apocalypse Meow.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Apocalypse Meow has been around longer: since 2012, against 2014 for WPBruiser Security.
Line by line
WPBruiser Security leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Apocalypse Meow |  WPBruiser Security |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #10,034 | #1,788 |
| Active installs | 300+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 811 | 38.2K |
| Rating | 5.0(23) | 4.6(213) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 80% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.50 | ×1.33 |
| Last release | 26 days ago | 3 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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