WordPress plugin comparison
Rublon Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) vs Shield Security
Rublon Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
by Rublon
400+ installs4.2
Shield Security
by Paul
30K+ installs4.8
At a glance
- Shield Security has more active installs: 30K+, against 400+ for Rublon Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).
- On a typical day, Shield Security is downloaded about 947 times, Rublon Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) about 12.
- Shield Security is rated higher: 4.8 out of 5 from 1,039 reviews, against 4.2 from 88 reviews.
- Shield Security was updated more recently: Oct 27, 2026, against Aug 13, 2026 for Rublon Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).
- Shield Security is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.2, against 7.1.4 for Rublon Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).
Line by line
Shield Security leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric | Rublon Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) | Shield Security |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #9,326 | #938 |
| Active installs | 400+ | 30K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 327 | 59.3K |
| Rating | 4.2(88) | 4.8(1K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.2 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.49 | ×1.15 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 12 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.5.1 | 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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