WordPress plugin comparison
Ironfang Security vs Patchstack
At a glance
- Patchstack has more active installs: 100K+, against fewer than 10 for Ironfang Security.
- On a typical day, Patchstack is downloaded about 1,000 times, Ironfang Security about 7.
- Ironfang Security has no reviews yet.
- Ironfang Security was updated more recently: Oct 29, 2026, against Jul 28, 2026 for Patchstack.
- Ironfang Security is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for Patchstack.
- Patchstack has been around longer: since 2021, against 2026 for Ironfang Security.
Line by line
Patchstack leads on 4 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Ironfang Security |  Patchstack |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #69,723 | #288 |
| Active installs | Fewer than 10 | 100K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 154 | 29.2K |
| Rating | No ratings | 4.8(62) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 0% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.05 | ×1.13 |
| Last release | 11 days ago | 3 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 8.1 | 5.6 |
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