WordPress plugin comparison
BBQ Firewall vs BotBlocker Security
At a glance
- BBQ Firewall has more active installs: 100K+, against 3K+ for BotBlocker Security.
- On a typical day, BBQ Firewall is downloaded about 471 times, BotBlocker Security about 116.
- BotBlocker Security is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 12 reviews, against 4.9 from 160 reviews.
- BotBlocker Security was updated more recently: Nov 9, 2026, against Nov 6, 2026 for BBQ Firewall.
- BBQ Firewall is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.2, against 7.1.4 for BotBlocker Security.
- BBQ Firewall has been around longer: since 2010, against 2025 for BotBlocker Security.
Line by line
BBQ Firewall leads on 5 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  BBQ Firewall |  BotBlocker Security |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #346 | #3,684 |
| Active installs | 100K+ | 3K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 66.3K | 3K |
| Rating | 4.9(160) | 5.0(12) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.2 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.51 | ×0.99 |
| Last release | 3 days ago | today |
| Requires PHP | 5.6.20 | 7.4 |
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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