WordPress plugin comparison
Watchdog Security Lite vs MalCare WordPress Security Plugin
Watchdog Security Lite
by Lumiverse Dynamic
60+ installs5.0
MalCare WordPress Security Plugin
by malcare
100K+ installs4.4
At a glance
- MalCare WordPress Security Plugin has more active installs: 100K+, against 60+ for Watchdog Security Lite.
- On a typical day, MalCare WordPress Security Plugin is downloaded about 2,640 times, Watchdog Security Lite about 9.
- Watchdog Security Lite is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review, against 4.4 from 561 reviews.
- Watchdog Security Lite was updated more recently: Oct 31, 2026, against Oct 30, 2026 for MalCare WordPress Security Plugin.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- MalCare WordPress Security Plugin has been around longer: since 2018, against 2026 for Watchdog Security Lite.
Line by line
MalCare WordPress Security Plugin leads on 4 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric | Watchdog Security Lite | MalCare WordPress Security Plugin |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #19,170 | #289 |
| Active installs | 60+ | 100K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 300 | 215K |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | 4.4(561) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.34 | ×1.43 |
| Last release | 11 days ago | 12 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.0 |
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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