WordPress plugin comparison
Activity Log vs Shield Security
At a glance
- Activity Log has more active installs: 200K+, against 30K+ for Shield Security.
- On a typical day, Activity Log is downloaded about 5,906 times, Shield Security about 947.
- Shield Security is rated higher: 4.8 out of 5 from 1,039 reviews, against 4.3 from 74 reviews.
- Activity Log was updated more recently: Oct 28, 2026, against Oct 27, 2026 for Shield Security.
- Shield Security is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.2, against 7.1.4 for Activity Log.
Line by line
Activity Log leads on 5 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Activity Log |  Shield Security |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #218 | #938 |
| Active installs | 200K+ | 30K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 416.3K | 51.3K |
| Rating | 4.3(74) | 4.8(1K) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.2 |
| Search multiplier | ×2.13 | ×1.15 |
| Last release | 13 days 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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