WordPress plugin comparison
BBQ Firewall vs Hello Security
At a glance
- BBQ Firewall has more active installs: 100K+, against 10+ for Hello Security.
- On a typical day, BBQ Firewall is downloaded about 471 times, Hello Security about 1.
- Hello Security is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews, against 4.9 from 160 reviews.
- BBQ Firewall was updated more recently: Nov 6, 2026, against May 20, 2015 for Hello Security.
- BBQ Firewall is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.2, against 4.2.39 for Hello Security.
- BBQ Firewall has been around longer: since 2010, against 2015 for Hello Security.
Line by line
BBQ Firewall leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  BBQ Firewall |  Hello Security |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #346 | #33,791 |
| Active installs | 100K+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 66.3K | 22 |
| Rating | 4.9(160) | 5.0(2) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.2 | 4.2.39 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.51 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 3 days ago | 11 years ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6.20 | – |
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