WordPress plugin comparison
Blocked in China vs MalCare WordPress Security Plugin
Blocked in China
by Brandon Ernst
20+ installs5.0
MalCare WordPress Security Plugin
by malcare
100K+ installs4.4
At a glance
- MalCare WordPress Security Plugin has more active installs: 100K+, against 20+ for Blocked in China.
- On a typical day, MalCare WordPress Security Plugin is downloaded about 2,640 times, Blocked in China about 8.
- Blocked in China is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews, against 4.4 from 561 reviews.
- MalCare WordPress Security Plugin was updated more recently: Oct 30, 2026, against Oct 8, 2026 for Blocked in China.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- MalCare WordPress Security Plugin has been around longer: since 2018, against 2020 for Blocked in China.
Line by line
MalCare WordPress Security Plugin leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric | Blocked in China | MalCare WordPress Security Plugin |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #26,589 | #289 |
| Active installs | 20+ | 100K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 244 | 215K |
| Rating | 5.0(2) | 4.4(561) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.24 | ×1.43 |
| Last release | 1 month ago | 11 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 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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