WordPress plugin comparison
NinjaFirewall (WP Edition) vs Security Optimizer
NinjaFirewall (WP Edition)
by nintechnet
100K+ installs4.9
Security Optimizer
by SiteGround
1M+ installs4.5
At a glance
- Security Optimizer has more active installs: 1M+, against 100K+ for NinjaFirewall (WP Edition).
- On a typical day, Security Optimizer is downloaded about 5,898 times, NinjaFirewall (WP Edition) about 1,211.
- NinjaFirewall (WP Edition) is rated higher: 4.9 out of 5 from 220 reviews, against 4.5 from 158 reviews.
- NinjaFirewall (WP Edition) was updated more recently: Nov 7, 2026, against Nov 4, 2026 for Security Optimizer.
- Security Optimizer resolves more of its support threads: 100% in the last two months, against 86% for NinjaFirewall (WP Edition).
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- NinjaFirewall (WP Edition) has been around longer: since 2013, against 2021 for Security Optimizer.
Line by line
Security Optimizer leads on 5 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric | NinjaFirewall (WP Edition) | Security Optimizer |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #343 | #51 |
| Active installs | 100K+ | 1M+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 90.4K | 2.6M |
| Rating | 4.9(220) | 4.5(158) |
| Support threads resolved | 86% | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×2.07 | ×3.03 |
| Last release | 2 days ago | 5 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.1 | 7.0 |
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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