WordPress plugin comparison
Malroot Security vs Patchstack
At a glance
- Patchstack has more active installs: 100K+, against 30+ for Malroot Security.
- On a typical day, Patchstack is downloaded about 1,000 times, Malroot Security about 4.
- Malroot Security has no reviews yet.
- Patchstack was updated more recently: Jul 28, 2026, against Jul 10, 2026 for Malroot Security.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.0.8.
- Patchstack has been around longer: since 2021, against 2026 for Malroot Security.
Line by line
Patchstack leads on 5 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Malroot Security |  Patchstack |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #24,803 | #289 |
| Active installs | 30+ | 100K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 92 | 29.2K |
| Rating | No ratings | 4.8(62) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 0% |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.19 | ×1.13 |
| Last release | 4 months ago | 3 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 5.6 |
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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