WordPress plugin comparison
Companion Auto Update vs Security Plugin, Firewall & Malware Scanner with Auto Removal
Companion Auto Update
by Papin Schipper
40K+ installs4.8
Security Plugin, Firewall & Malware Scanner with Auto Removal
by CleanTalk Inc
40K+ installs4.8
At a glance
- Both have 40K+ active installs.
- On a typical day, Security Plugin, Firewall & Malware Scanner with Auto Removal is downloaded about 841 times, Companion Auto Update about 199.
- Both are rated 4.8 out of 5.
- Security Plugin, Firewall & Malware Scanner with Auto Removal was updated more recently: Nov 9, 2026, against Mar 21, 2026 for Companion Auto Update.
- Security Plugin, Firewall & Malware Scanner with Auto Removal resolves more of its support threads: 92% in the last two months, against 0% for Companion Auto Update.
- Security Plugin, Firewall & Malware Scanner with Auto Removal is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.9.11 for Companion Auto Update.
Line by line
Security Plugin, Firewall & Malware Scanner with Auto Removal leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric | Companion Auto Update | Security Plugin, Firewall & Malware Scanner with Auto Removal |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #824 | #886 |
| Active installs | 40K+ | 40K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 5.8K | 80.8K |
| Rating | 4.8(105) | 4.8(398) |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | 92% |
| Tested up to | 6.9.11 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.80 | ×3.40 |
| Last release | 7 months ago | 1 day ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.2 |
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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