WordPress plugin comparison
MalCare WordPress Security Plugin vs WordSec
At a glance
- MalCare WordPress Security Plugin has more active installs: 100K+, against 10+ for WordSec.
- On a typical day, MalCare WordPress Security Plugin is downloaded about 2,185 times, WordSec about 4.
- WordSec is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews, against 4.4 from 561 reviews.
- MalCare WordPress Security Plugin was updated more recently: Oct 30, 2026, against Sep 10, 2026 for WordSec.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- MalCare WordPress Security Plugin has been around longer: since 2018, against 2026 for WordSec.
Line by line
MalCare WordPress Security Plugin leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  MalCare WordPress Security Plugin |  WordSec |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #289 | #29,070 |
| Active installs | 100K+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 151.1K | 111 |
| Rating | 4.4(561) | 5.0(2) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.43 | ×0.19 |
| Last release | 10 days ago | 2 months 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.
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