WordPress plugin comparison
BBQ Firewall vs VSF Simple Block
At a glance
- BBQ Firewall has more active installs: 100K+, against 10+ for VSF Simple Block.
- On a typical day, BBQ Firewall is downloaded about 471 times, VSF Simple Block about 5.
- BBQ Firewall is rated higher: 4.9 out of 5 from 160 reviews, against 3.0 from 2 reviews.
- BBQ Firewall was updated more recently: Nov 6, 2026, against Jan 1, 2012 for VSF Simple Block.
- BBQ Firewall is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.2, against 3.3.2 for VSF Simple Block.
Line by line
BBQ Firewall leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  BBQ Firewall |  VSF Simple Block |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #346 | #41,968 |
| Active installs | 100K+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 70.6K | 87 |
| Rating | 4.9(160) | 3.0(2) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.2 | 3.3.2 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.51 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 3 days ago | 15 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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