WordPress plugin comparison
Security and Vulnerability Shield vs SiteLock Security
Security and Vulnerability Shield
by SiteCops
70+ installs4.0
SiteLock Security
by SiteLock
1K+ installs3.4
At a glance
- SiteLock Security has more active installs: 1K+, against 70+ for Security and Vulnerability Shield.
- On a typical day, SiteLock Security is downloaded about 23 times, Security and Vulnerability Shield about 2.
- Security and Vulnerability Shield is rated higher: 4.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews, against 3.4 from 14 reviews.
- SiteLock Security was updated more recently: Jun 23, 2026, against Oct 13, 2015 for Security and Vulnerability Shield.
- SiteLock Security is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.0.8, against 4.3.34 for Security and Vulnerability Shield.
- SiteLock Security has been around longer: since 2013, against 2015 for Security and Vulnerability Shield.
Line by line
SiteLock Security leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric | Security and Vulnerability Shield | SiteLock Security |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #18,682 | #5,698 |
| Active installs | 70+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 51 | 548 |
| Rating | 4.0(2) | 3.4(14) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 4.3.34 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×0.52 |
| Last release | 11 years ago | 4 months ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 8.0 |
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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