WordPress plugin comparison
Authica vs BetterShield
At a glance
- BetterShield has more active installs: 900+, against fewer than 10 for Authica.
- On a typical day, BetterShield is downloaded about 162 times, Authica about 4.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- BetterShield was updated more recently: Nov 9, 2026, against Aug 24, 2026 for Authica.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Authica has been around longer: since 2025, against 2026 for BetterShield.
Line by line
BetterShield leads on 5 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Authica |  BetterShield |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #70,136 | #7,126 |
| Active installs | Fewer than 10 | 900+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 88 | 3.2K |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | 5.0(1) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.07 | ×0.62 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 1 day ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 8.0 |
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