WordPress plugin comparison
Dam Spam vs WPBruiser Security
At a glance
- WPBruiser Security has more active installs: 10K+, against 3K+ for Dam Spam.
- On a typical day, WPBruiser Security is downloaded about 417 times, Dam Spam about 77.
- WPBruiser Security is rated higher: 4.6 out of 5 from 213 reviews, against 4.3 from 4 reviews.
- WPBruiser Security was updated more recently: Nov 7, 2026, against Nov 4, 2026 for Dam Spam.
- Dam Spam resolves more of its support threads: 100% in the last two months, against 80% for WPBruiser Security.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- WPBruiser Security has been around longer: since 2014, against 2025 for Dam Spam.
Line by line
WPBruiser Security leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Dam Spam |  WPBruiser Security |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #3,673 | #1,788 |
| Active installs | 3K+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 3.6K | 38.2K |
| Rating | 4.3(4) | 4.6(213) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | 80% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.81 | ×1.33 |
| Last release | 5 days ago | 3 days ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.4 |
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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