WordPress plugin comparison
Polar Mass Advanced IP Blocker vs Shield Security
At a glance
- Shield Security has more active installs: 30K+, against 100+ for Polar Mass Advanced IP Blocker.
- On a typical day, Shield Security is downloaded about 866 times, Polar Mass Advanced IP Blocker about 3.
- Shield Security is rated higher: 4.8 out of 5 from 1,039 reviews, against 3.7 from 3 reviews.
- Shield Security was updated more recently: Oct 27, 2026, against May 20, 2025 for Polar Mass Advanced IP Blocker.
- Shield Security is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.2, against 6.8.12 for Polar Mass Advanced IP Blocker.
- Shield Security has been around longer: since 2013, against 2025 for Polar Mass Advanced IP Blocker.
Line by line
Shield Security leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Polar Mass Advanced IP Blocker |  Shield Security |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #15,369 | #938 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 30K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 52 | 45.2K |
| Rating | 3.7(3) | 4.8(1K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 6.8.12 | 7.2 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.13 | ×1.15 |
| Last release | 1 year ago | 14 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 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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