WordPress plugin comparison
Malroot Security vs NinjaFirewall (WP Edition)
At a glance
- NinjaFirewall (WP Edition) has more active installs: 100K+, against 30+ for Malroot Security.
- On a typical day, NinjaFirewall (WP Edition) is downloaded about 1,211 times, Malroot Security about 4.
- Malroot Security has no reviews yet.
- NinjaFirewall (WP Edition) was updated more recently: Nov 7, 2026, against Jul 10, 2026 for Malroot Security.
- NinjaFirewall (WP Edition) is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for Malroot Security.
- NinjaFirewall (WP Edition) has been around longer: since 2013, against 2026 for Malroot Security.
Line by line
NinjaFirewall (WP Edition) leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Malroot Security |  NinjaFirewall (WP Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #24,966 | #343 |
| Active installs | 30+ | 100K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 89 | 84.3K |
| Rating | No ratings | 4.9(220) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 86% |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.19 | ×2.07 |
| Last release | 4 months ago | 2 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.1 |
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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