WordPress plugin comparison
BBQ Firewall vs Virus Finder
At a glance
- BBQ Firewall has more active installs: 100K+, against 90+ for Virus Finder.
- On a typical day, BBQ Firewall is downloaded about 471 times, Virus Finder about 5.
- Virus Finder has no reviews yet.
- BBQ Firewall was updated more recently: Nov 6, 2026, against Mar 30, 2026 for Virus Finder.
- BBQ Firewall is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.2, against 7.0.8 for Virus Finder.
- BBQ Firewall has been around longer: since 2010, against 2016 for Virus Finder.
Line by line
BBQ Firewall leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  BBQ Firewall |  Virus Finder |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #346 | #16,878 |
| Active installs | 100K+ | 90+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 70.6K | 79 |
| Rating | 4.9(160) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.2 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.51 | ×0.25 |
| Last release | 4 days ago | 7 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6.20 | – |
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