WordPress plugin comparison
WPBruiser Security vs Guard Dog
At a glance
- WPBruiser Security has more active installs: 10K+, against 10+ for Guard Dog.
- On a typical day, WPBruiser Security is downloaded about 417 times, Guard Dog about 5.
- Guard Dog is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews, against 4.6 from 213 reviews.
- WPBruiser Security was updated more recently: Nov 7, 2026, against Nov 2, 2026 for Guard Dog.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- WPBruiser Security has been around longer: since 2014, against 2025 for Guard Dog.
Line by line
WPBruiser Security leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  WPBruiser Security |  Guard Dog |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #1,788 | #34,525 |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 37.7K | 154 |
| Rating | 4.6(213) | 5.0(2) |
| Support threads resolved | 80% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.33 | ×0.19 |
| Last release | 2 days ago | 7 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 8.1 |
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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