WordPress plugin comparison
BitFire Security vs MalCare WordPress Security Plugin
BitFire Security
by Cory Marsh
300+ installs5.0
MalCare WordPress Security Plugin
by malcare
100K+ installs4.4
At a glance
- MalCare WordPress Security Plugin has more active installs: 100K+, against 300+ for BitFire Security.
- On a typical day, MalCare WordPress Security Plugin is downloaded about 2,185 times, BitFire Security about 13.
- BitFire Security is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 8 reviews, against 4.4 from 561 reviews.
- MalCare WordPress Security Plugin was updated more recently: Oct 30, 2026, against Sep 24, 2026 for BitFire Security.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- MalCare WordPress Security Plugin has been around longer: since 2018, against 2022 for BitFire Security.
Line by line
MalCare WordPress Security Plugin leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric | BitFire Security | MalCare WordPress Security Plugin |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #10,296 | #289 |
| Active installs | 300+ | 100K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 311 | 152K |
| Rating | 5.0(8) | 4.4(561) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.59 | ×1.43 |
| Last release | 1 month ago | 10 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.0 |
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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