WordPress plugin comparison
Limit Login Attempts Security vs Shield Security
At a glance
- Limit Login Attempts Security has more active installs: 1M+, against 30K+ for Shield Security.
- On a typical day, Limit Login Attempts Security is downloaded about 32,854 times, Shield Security about 866.
- Both are rated 4.8 out of 5.
- Limit Login Attempts Security was updated more recently: Nov 6, 2026, against Oct 27, 2026 for Shield Security.
- Shield Security resolves more of its support threads: 100% in the last two months, against 14% for Limit Login Attempts Security.
- Shield Security is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.2, against 7.1.4 for Limit Login Attempts Security.
- Shield Security has been around longer: since 2013, against 2016 for Limit Login Attempts Security.
Line by line
Limit Login Attempts Security leads on 5 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Limit Login Attempts Security |  Shield Security |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #34 | #938 |
| Active installs | 1M+ | 30K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 2.7M | 45.2K |
| Rating | 4.8(1.5K) | 4.8(1K) |
| Support threads resolved | 14% | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.2 |
| Search multiplier | ×2.15 | ×1.15 |
| Last release | 4 days ago | 14 days ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 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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