WordPress plugin comparison
BBQ Firewall vs Security Ninja
At a glance
- BBQ Firewall has more active installs: 100K+, against 7K+ for Security Ninja.
- On a typical day, BBQ Firewall is downloaded about 471 times, Security Ninja about 314.
- BBQ Firewall is rated higher: 4.9 out of 5 from 160 reviews, against 4.7 from 101 reviews.
- Security Ninja 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 Security Ninja.
- BBQ Firewall has been around longer: since 2010, against 2016 for Security Ninja.
Line by line
BBQ Firewall leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  BBQ Firewall |  Security Ninja |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #346 | #2,518 |
| Active installs | 100K+ | 7K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 70.6K | 14.3K |
| Rating | 4.9(160) | 4.7(101) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.2 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.51 | ×1.19 |
| Last release | 3 days ago | today |
| Requires PHP | 5.6.20 | 7.4 |
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