WordPress plugin comparison
BBQ Firewall vs Plugin Security Scanner
At a glance
- BBQ Firewall has more active installs: 100K+, against 700+ for Plugin Security Scanner.
- On a typical day, BBQ Firewall is downloaded about 471 times, Plugin Security Scanner about 13.
- Both are rated 4.9 out of 5.
- BBQ Firewall was updated more recently: Nov 6, 2026, against Aug 19, 2019 for Plugin Security Scanner.
- BBQ Firewall is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.2, against 5.2.30 for Plugin Security Scanner.
- BBQ Firewall has been around longer: since 2010, against 2015 for Plugin Security Scanner.
Line by line
BBQ Firewall leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  BBQ Firewall |  Plugin Security Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #346 | #7,898 |
| Active installs | 100K+ | 700+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 66.3K | 227 |
| Rating | 4.9(160) | 4.9(7) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.2 | 5.2.30 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.51 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 3 days ago | 7 years ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6.20 | – |
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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