WordPress plugin comparison
Forge12 Security vs Shield Security
At a glance
- Shield Security has more active installs: 30K+, against 80+ for Forge12 Security.
- On a typical day, Shield Security is downloaded about 947 times, Forge12 Security about 21.
- Forge12 Security has no reviews yet.
- Forge12 Security was updated more recently: Nov 3, 2026, against Oct 27, 2026 for Shield Security.
- Shield Security is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.2, against 7.1.4 for Forge12 Security.
- Shield Security has been around longer: since 2013, against 2026 for Forge12 Security.
Line by line
Shield Security leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Forge12 Security |  Shield Security |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #17,717 | #938 |
| Active installs | 80+ | 30K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 1.2K | 59.3K |
| Rating | No ratings | 4.8(1K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.2 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.26 | ×1.15 |
| Last release | 6 days ago | 13 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 8.1 | 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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