WordPress plugin comparison
BBQ Firewall vs Salt Shaker
At a glance
- BBQ Firewall has more active installs: 100K+, against 7K+ for Salt Shaker.
- On a typical day, BBQ Firewall is downloaded about 471 times, Salt Shaker about 273.
- BBQ Firewall is rated higher: 4.9 out of 5 from 160 reviews, against 4.7 from 27 reviews.
- BBQ Firewall was updated more recently: Nov 6, 2026, against Oct 21, 2026 for Salt Shaker.
- BBQ Firewall is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.2, against 6.9.11 for Salt Shaker.
- BBQ Firewall has been around longer: since 2010, against 2016 for Salt Shaker.
Line by line
BBQ Firewall leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  BBQ Firewall |  Salt Shaker |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #346 | #2,504 |
| Active installs | 100K+ | 7K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 70.6K | 7.4K |
| Rating | 4.9(160) | 4.7(27) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.2 | 6.9.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.51 | ×0.71 |
| Last release | 4 days ago | 20 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6.20 | – |
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