WordPress plugin comparison
Deviser Shield vs Malcure Malware Shield
Deviser Shield
by Vishnu Malhotra
10+ installs5.0
Malcure Malware Shield
by Malcure Web Security
10K+ installs4.4
At a glance
- Malcure Malware Shield has more active installs: 10K+, against 10+ for Deviser Shield.
- On a typical day, Malcure Malware Shield is downloaded about 131 times, Deviser Shield about 6.
- Deviser Shield is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews, against 4.4 from 74 reviews.
- Deviser Shield was updated more recently: Nov 6, 2026, against Oct 12, 2026 for Malcure Malware Shield.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Malcure Malware Shield has been around longer: since 2018, against 2026 for Deviser Shield.
Line by line
Malcure Malware Shield leads on 4 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric | Deviser Shield | Malcure Malware Shield |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #31,426 | #2,048 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 154 | 9.2K |
| Rating | 5.0(5) | 4.4(74) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.19 | ×0.82 |
| Last release | 3 days ago | 28 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 5.6 |
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