WordPress plugin comparison
Bot Traffic Shield vs ShieldUp
At a glance
- Bot Traffic Shield has more active installs: 900+, against 80+ for ShieldUp.
- On a typical day, Bot Traffic Shield is downloaded about 50 times, ShieldUp about 3.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- Bot Traffic Shield was updated more recently: Oct 26, 2026, against Nov 17, 2024 for ShieldUp.
- Bot Traffic Shield is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.7.11 for ShieldUp.
- ShieldUp has been around longer: since 2024, against 2025 for Bot Traffic Shield.
Line by line
Bot Traffic Shield leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Bot Traffic Shield |  ShieldUp |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #7,096 | #18,123 |
| Active installs | 900+ | 80+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 1.3K | 55 |
| Rating | 5.0(5) | 5.0(3) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 6.7.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.62 | ×0.09 |
| Last release | 14 days ago | 2 years ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.2.1 |
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