WordPress plugin comparison
BrandBees Malware Guardian vs MalCare WordPress Security Plugin
BrandBees Malware Guardian
by BrandBees
20+ installs
MalCare WordPress Security Plugin
by malcare
100K+ installs4.4
At a glance
- MalCare WordPress Security Plugin has more active installs: 100K+, against 20+ for BrandBees Malware Guardian.
- On a typical day, MalCare WordPress Security Plugin is downloaded about 2,185 times, BrandBees Malware Guardian about 3.
- BrandBees Malware Guardian has no reviews yet.
- MalCare WordPress Security Plugin was updated more recently: Oct 30, 2026, against Apr 29, 2026 for BrandBees Malware Guardian.
- MalCare WordPress Security Plugin is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.9.11 for BrandBees Malware Guardian.
- MalCare WordPress Security Plugin has been around longer: since 2018, against 2026 for BrandBees Malware Guardian.
Line by line
MalCare WordPress Security Plugin leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric | BrandBees Malware Guardian | MalCare WordPress Security Plugin |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #25,842 | #289 |
| Active installs | 20+ | 100K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 40 | 151.4K |
| Rating | No ratings | 4.4(561) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 6.9.11 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.14 | ×1.43 |
| Last release | 6 months 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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