WordPress plugin comparison
Anti-Malware Security and Brute-Force Firewall vs Shield Security
Anti-Malware Security and Brute-Force Firewall
by Eli
100K+ installs4.9
Shield Security
by Paul
30K+ installs4.8
At a glance
- Anti-Malware Security and Brute-Force Firewall has more active installs: 100K+, against 30K+ for Shield Security.
- On a typical day, Anti-Malware Security and Brute-Force Firewall is downloaded about 2,060 times, Shield Security about 947.
- Anti-Malware Security and Brute-Force Firewall is rated higher: 4.9 out of 5 from 784 reviews, against 4.8 from 1,039 reviews.
- Both were last updated on Oct 27, 2026.
- Shield Security is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.2, against 7.1.4 for Anti-Malware Security and Brute-Force Firewall.
- Anti-Malware Security and Brute-Force Firewall has been around longer: since 2012, against 2013 for Shield Security.
Line by line
Anti-Malware Security and Brute-Force Firewall leads on 5 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric | Anti-Malware Security and Brute-Force Firewall | Shield Security |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #310 | #938 |
| Active installs | 100K+ | 30K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 154.2K | 59.3K |
| Rating | 4.9(784) | 4.8(1K) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.2 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.34 | ×1.15 |
| Last release | 13 days ago | 13 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 | 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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