WordPress plugin comparison
BitFire Security vs BBQ Firewall
At a glance
- BBQ Firewall has more active installs: 100K+, against 300+ for BitFire Security.
- On a typical day, BBQ Firewall is downloaded about 471 times, BitFire Security about 13.
- BitFire Security is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 8 reviews, against 4.9 from 160 reviews.
- BBQ Firewall was updated more recently: Nov 6, 2026, against Sep 24, 2026 for BitFire Security.
- BBQ Firewall is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.2, against 7.1.4 for BitFire Security.
- BBQ Firewall has been around longer: since 2010, against 2022 for BitFire Security.
Line by line
BBQ Firewall leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  BitFire Security |  BBQ Firewall |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #10,296 | #346 |
| Active installs | 300+ | 100K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 311 | 66.6K |
| Rating | 5.0(8) | 4.9(160) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.2 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.59 | ×1.51 |
| Last release | 1 month ago | 3 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 5.6.20 |
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