WordPress plugin comparison
BBQ Firewall vs Server Security Scan
At a glance
- BBQ Firewall has more active installs: 100K+, against 20+ for Server Security Scan.
- On a typical day, BBQ Firewall is downloaded about 471 times, Server Security Scan about 1.
- Server Security Scan has no reviews yet.
- BBQ Firewall was updated more recently: Nov 6, 2026, against Aug 23, 2013 for Server Security Scan.
- BBQ Firewall is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.2, against 3.6.1 for Server Security Scan.
- BBQ Firewall has been around longer: since 2010, against 2013 for Server Security Scan.
Line by line
BBQ Firewall leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  BBQ Firewall |  Server Security Scan |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #346 | #27,012 |
| Active installs | 100K+ | 20+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 70.6K | 32 |
| Rating | 4.9(160) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.2 | 3.6.1 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.51 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 3 days ago | 13 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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