WordPress plugin comparison
MalCare WordPress Security Plugin vs Security Safe
MalCare WordPress Security Plugin
by malcare
100K+ installs4.4
Security Safe
by Sovereign Stack, LLC
600+ installs5.0
At a glance
- MalCare WordPress Security Plugin has more active installs: 100K+, against 600+ for Security Safe.
- On a typical day, MalCare WordPress Security Plugin is downloaded about 2,185 times, Security Safe about 10.
- Security Safe is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 13 reviews, against 4.4 from 561 reviews.
- MalCare WordPress Security Plugin was updated more recently: Oct 30, 2026, against Mar 9, 2026 for Security Safe.
- MalCare WordPress Security Plugin is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.9.11 for Security Safe.
Line by line
MalCare WordPress Security Plugin leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric | MalCare WordPress Security Plugin | Security Safe |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #289 | #8,109 |
| Active installs | 100K+ | 600+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 152K | 263 |
| Rating | 4.4(561) | 5.0(13) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 6.9.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.43 | ×0.45 |
| Last release | 9 days ago | 8 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 | 8.1 |
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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