WordPress plugin comparison
BetterShield vs FactorGuard
At a glance
- BetterShield has more active installs: 1K+, against fewer than 10 for FactorGuard.
- On a typical day, BetterShield is downloaded about 189 times, FactorGuard about 4.
- FactorGuard has no reviews yet.
- BetterShield was updated more recently: Nov 9, 2026, against Oct 24, 2026 for FactorGuard.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
Line by line
BetterShield leads on 5 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  BetterShield |  FactorGuard |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #6,857 | #72,361 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | Fewer than 10 |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 3.7K | 87 |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.63 | ×0.05 |
| Last release | 1 day ago | 18 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 8.0 | 8.2 |
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