WordPress plugin comparison
Proof Factor vs SALERT
At a glance
- SALERT has more active installs: 8K+, against 100+ for Proof Factor.
- On a typical day, SALERT is downloaded about 48 times, Proof Factor about 3.
- Proof Factor is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 12 reviews, against 3.9 from 16 reviews.
- SALERT was updated more recently: Sep 24, 2026, against Mar 13, 2019 for Proof Factor.
- SALERT is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 5.1.28 for Proof Factor.
- SALERT has been around longer: since 2018, against 2019 for Proof Factor.
Line by line
SALERT leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Proof Factor |  SALERT |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #15,881 | #2,393 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 8K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 73 | 1.5K |
| Rating | 5.0(12) | 3.9(16) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 5.1.28 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×0.75 |
| Last release | 7 years ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.3 | – |
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