WordPress plugin comparison

Configurable Hotlink Protection vs WebDefender Security

Configurable Hotlink Protection

by deltafactory

20+ installs1.0

WebDefender Security

by CobWeb Security Ltd.

1K+ installs4.0

At a glance

WebDefender Security has more active installs: 1K+, against 20+ for Configurable Hotlink Protection.
On a typical day, WebDefender Security is downloaded about 23 times, Configurable Hotlink Protection about 1.
WebDefender Security is rated higher: 4.0 out of 5 from 18 reviews, against 1.0 from 4 reviews.
WebDefender Security was updated more recently: Jan 20, 2026, against Aug 20, 2011 for Configurable Hotlink Protection.
WebDefender Security is tested with a newer WordPress: 6.9.11, against 3.2.1 for Configurable Hotlink Protection.
Configurable Hotlink Protection has been around longer: since 2011, against 2016 for WebDefender Security.

WebDefender Security leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.

Metric	Configurable Hotlink Protection	WebDefender Security
Popular rank	#25,426	#6,544
Active installs	20+	1K+
Downloads, last 30 days	25	748
Rating	1.0(4)	4.0(18)
Support threads resolved	–	–
Tested up to	3.2.1	6.9.11
Search multiplier	×0.00	×0.40
Last release	15 years ago	9 months ago
Requires PHP	–	–

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