WordPress plugin comparison
BBQ Firewall vs Security Optimizer
At a glance
- Security Optimizer has more active installs: 1M+, against 100K+ for BBQ Firewall.
- On a typical day, Security Optimizer is downloaded about 7,827 times, BBQ Firewall about 445.
- BBQ Firewall is rated higher: 4.9 out of 5 from 160 reviews, against 4.5 from 158 reviews.
- BBQ Firewall was updated more recently: Nov 6, 2026, against Nov 4, 2026 for Security Optimizer.
- BBQ Firewall is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.2, against 7.1.4 for Security Optimizer.
- BBQ Firewall has been around longer: since 2010, against 2021 for Security Optimizer.
Line by line
Security Optimizer leads on 4 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  BBQ Firewall |  Security Optimizer |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #346 | #51 |
| Active installs | 100K+ | 1M+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 64.4K | 2.6M |
| Rating | 4.9(160) | 4.5(158) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.2 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.51 | ×3.03 |
| Last release | 2 days ago | 4 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6.20 | 7.0 |
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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