WordPress plugin comparison
BulletProof Security vs Gauntlet Security
At a glance
- BulletProof Security has more active installs: 20K+, against 50+ for Gauntlet Security.
- On a typical day, BulletProof Security is downloaded about 138 times, Gauntlet Security about 3.
- Gauntlet Security is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 8 reviews, against 4.8 from 674 reviews.
- BulletProof Security was updated more recently: Aug 19, 2026, against Jul 19, 2016 for Gauntlet Security.
- BulletProof Security is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 4.6.30 for Gauntlet Security.
- BulletProof Security has been around longer: since 2010, against 2014 for Gauntlet Security.
Line by line
BulletProof Security leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  BulletProof Security |  Gauntlet Security |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #1,143 | #20,897 |
| Active installs | 20K+ | 50+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 6.4K | 59 |
| Rating | 4.8(674) | 5.0(8) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 4.6.30 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.09 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 10 years ago |
| Requires PHP | 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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