WordPress plugin comparison
MalCare WordPress Security Plugin vs Malsift
MalCare WordPress Security Plugin
by malcare
100K+ installs4.4
Malsift
by Blackspace Applications
Fewer than 10 installs
At a glance
- MalCare WordPress Security Plugin has more active installs: 100K+, against fewer than 10 for Malsift.
- On a typical day, MalCare WordPress Security Plugin is downloaded about 2,185 times, Malsift about 37.
- Malsift has no reviews yet.
- Malsift was updated more recently: Nov 2, 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 Malsift.
Line by line
MalCare WordPress Security Plugin leads on 4 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric | MalCare WordPress Security Plugin | Malsift |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #289 | #69,724 |
| Active installs | 100K+ | Fewer than 10 |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 152K | 175 |
| Rating | 4.4(561) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.43 | ×0.05 |
| Last release | 10 days ago | 7 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 | 7.4 |
From WordPress.org's public data, refreshed every night. Downloads are WordPress.org's official daily figures for the last 30 days.
Tags they share
More comparisons
- MalCare WordPress Security Plugin vs Quttera ThreatSign
- MalCare WordPress Security Plugin vs Site Lockdown Security
- MalCare WordPress Security Plugin vs Security Optimizer
- MalCare WordPress Security Plugin vs Patchstack
- Malsift vs Defender Security
- Malsift vs All-In-One Security (AIOS)
- Malsift vs Limit Login Attempts Security
- Malsift vs Wordfence Security
Is one of these yours?
Track your plugin against its rivals every day: rank, installs, downloads, ratings and their releases, with alerts when anything moves.
Start free