WordPress plugin comparison
BotFend Anti-Bot Firewall vs Botless Core
At a glance
- Both have 10+ active installs.
- On a typical day, BotFend Anti-Bot Firewall is downloaded about 3 times, Botless Core about 1.
- Botless Core has no reviews yet.
- BotFend Anti-Bot Firewall was updated more recently: Sep 30, 2026, against May 29, 2025 for Botless Core.
- BotFend Anti-Bot Firewall is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.8.12 for Botless Core.
- Botless Core has been around longer: since 2025, against 2026 for BotFend Anti-Bot Firewall.
Line by line
BotFend Anti-Bot Firewall leads on 5 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  BotFend Anti-Bot Firewall |  Botless Core |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #31,866 | #34,848 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 80 | 27 |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 6.8.12 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.22 | ×0.05 |
| Last release | 1 month ago | 1 year ago |
| Requires PHP | 8.0 | 8.0 |
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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