WordPress plugin comparison
BetterShield vs Activity Log for WordPress
BetterShield
by WPDeveloper
900+ installs5.0
Activity Log for WordPress
by activity-log.com
40+ installs4.4
At a glance
- BetterShield has more active installs: 900+, against 40+ for Activity Log for WordPress.
- On a typical day, BetterShield is downloaded about 162 times, Activity Log for WordPress about 5.
- BetterShield is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review, against 4.4 from 7 reviews.
- BetterShield was updated more recently: Nov 9, 2026, against Feb 11, 2026 for Activity Log for WordPress.
- BetterShield is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.9.11 for Activity Log for WordPress.
- Activity Log for WordPress has been around longer: since 2020, against 2026 for BetterShield.
Line by line
BetterShield leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric | BetterShield | Activity Log for WordPress |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #7,126 | #22,903 |
| Active installs | 900+ | 40+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 3.2K | 90 |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | 4.4(7) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 6.9.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.62 | ×0.21 |
| Last release | today | 9 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 8.0 | – |
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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