WordPress plugin comparison
Bot Traffic Shield vs Hafen Core
At a glance
- Bot Traffic Shield has more active installs: 900+, against fewer than 10 for Hafen Core.
- On a typical day, Bot Traffic Shield is downloaded about 50 times, Hafen Core about 9.
- Hafen Core has no reviews yet.
- Bot Traffic Shield was updated more recently: Nov 9, 2026, against Oct 12, 2026 for Hafen Core.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Bot Traffic Shield has been around longer: since 2025, against 2026 for Hafen Core.
Line by line
Bot Traffic Shield leads on 5 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Bot Traffic Shield |  Hafen Core |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #7,085 | #70,893 |
| Active installs | 900+ | Fewer than 10 |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 1.3K | 198 |
| Rating | 5.0(5) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.62 | ×0.05 |
| Last release | 1 day ago | 29 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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