WordPress plugin comparison

Ensomedia Security powered by shieldwave.io vs Wordfence Security

Ensomedia Security powered by shieldwave.io

by shieldwave

20+ installs

Wordfence Security

by Mark Maunder

5M+ installs4.7

At a glance

Wordfence Security has more active installs: 5M+, against 20+ for Ensomedia Security powered by shieldwave.io.
On a typical day, Wordfence Security is downloaded about 36,011 times, Ensomedia Security powered by shieldwave.io about 16.
Ensomedia Security powered by shieldwave.io has no reviews yet.
Wordfence Security was updated more recently: Nov 9, 2026, against Oct 28, 2026 for Ensomedia Security powered by shieldwave.io.
Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
Wordfence Security has been around longer: since 2012, against 2026 for Ensomedia Security powered by shieldwave.io.

Wordfence Security leads on 5 of 5 comparable lines.

Metric	Ensomedia Security powered by shieldwave.io	Wordfence Security
Popular rank	#28,336	#11
Active installs	20+	5M+
Downloads, last 30 days	681	1.4M
Rating	No ratings	4.7(5K)
Support threads resolved	–	86%
Tested up to	7.1.4	7.1.4
Search multiplier	×0.17	×10.97
Last release	13 days ago	today
Requires PHP	7.4	7.0

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