WordPress plugin comparison
BBQ Firewall vs Shield Security
At a glance
- BBQ Firewall has more active installs: 100K+, against 30K+ for Shield Security.
- On a typical day, Shield Security is downloaded about 947 times, BBQ Firewall about 471.
- BBQ Firewall is rated higher: 4.9 out of 5 from 160 reviews, against 4.8 from 1,039 reviews.
- BBQ Firewall was updated more recently: Nov 6, 2026, against Oct 27, 2026 for Shield Security.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.2.
- BBQ Firewall has been around longer: since 2010, against 2013 for Shield Security.
Line by line
BBQ Firewall leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  BBQ Firewall |  Shield Security |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #346 | #938 |
| Active installs | 100K+ | 30K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 70.6K | 51.3K |
| Rating | 4.9(160) | 4.8(1K) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.2 | 7.2 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.51 | ×1.15 |
| Last release | 3 days ago | 13 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6.20 | 7.4 |
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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