WordPress plugin comparison
BBQ Firewall vs Anti-Malware Security and Brute-Force Firewall
BBQ Firewall
by Jeff Starr
100K+ installs4.9
Anti-Malware Security and Brute-Force Firewall
by Eli
100K+ installs4.9
At a glance
- Both have 100K+ active installs.
- On a typical day, Anti-Malware Security and Brute-Force Firewall is downloaded about 1,981 times, BBQ Firewall about 471.
- Both are rated 4.9 out of 5.
- BBQ Firewall was updated more recently: Nov 6, 2026, against Oct 27, 2026 for Anti-Malware Security and Brute-Force Firewall.
- BBQ Firewall is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.2, against 7.1.4 for Anti-Malware Security and Brute-Force Firewall.
- BBQ Firewall has been around longer: since 2010, against 2012 for Anti-Malware Security and Brute-Force Firewall.
Line by line
BBQ Firewall leads on 3 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric | BBQ Firewall | Anti-Malware Security and Brute-Force Firewall |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #346 | #310 |
| Active installs | 100K+ | 100K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 70.6K | 155.4K |
| Rating | 4.9(160) | 4.9(784) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.2 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.51 | ×1.34 |
| Last release | 3 days ago | 14 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6.20 | 5.6 |
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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