WordPress plugin comparison
NinjaFirewall (WP Edition) vs Shield Security
At a glance
- NinjaFirewall (WP Edition) has more active installs: 100K+, against 30K+ for Shield Security.
- On a typical day, NinjaFirewall (WP Edition) is downloaded about 1,211 times, Shield Security about 947.
- NinjaFirewall (WP Edition) is rated higher: 4.9 out of 5 from 220 reviews, against 4.8 from 1,039 reviews.
- NinjaFirewall (WP Edition) was updated more recently: Nov 7, 2026, against Oct 27, 2026 for Shield Security.
- Shield Security resolves more of its support threads: 100% in the last two months, against 86% for NinjaFirewall (WP Edition).
- Shield Security is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.2, against 7.1.4 for NinjaFirewall (WP Edition).
Line by line
NinjaFirewall (WP Edition) leads on 6 of 8 comparable lines.
| Metric |  NinjaFirewall (WP Edition) |  Shield Security |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #343 | #938 |
| Active installs | 100K+ | 30K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 90.4K | 51.3K |
| Rating | 4.9(220) | 4.8(1K) |
| Support threads resolved | 86% | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.2 |
| Search multiplier | ×2.07 | ×1.15 |
| Last release | 2 days ago | 13 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.1 | 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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