WordPress plugin comparison
Dessky Security vs NinjaFirewall (WP Edition)
At a glance
- NinjaFirewall (WP Edition) has more active installs: 100K+, against 60+ for Dessky Security.
- On a typical day, NinjaFirewall (WP Edition) is downloaded about 1,211 times, Dessky Security about 8.
- Dessky Security is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews, against 4.9 from 220 reviews.
- NinjaFirewall (WP Edition) was updated more recently: Nov 7, 2026, against Oct 27, 2026 for Dessky Security.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- NinjaFirewall (WP Edition) has been around longer: since 2013, against 2015 for Dessky Security.
Line by line
NinjaFirewall (WP Edition) leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Dessky Security |  NinjaFirewall (WP Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #19,128 | #343 |
| Active installs | 60+ | 100K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 163 | 90.4K |
| Rating | 5.0(2) | 4.9(220) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 86% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.34 | ×2.07 |
| Last release | 13 days ago | 2 days ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.1 |
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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