WordPress plugin comparison
Senpai Software vs Shield Security
At a glance
- Shield Security has more active installs: 30K+, against 10+ for Senpai Software.
- On a typical day, Shield Security is downloaded about 947 times, Senpai Software about 1.
- Senpai Software is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews, against 4.8 from 1,039 reviews.
- Shield Security was updated more recently: Oct 27, 2026, against Nov 8, 2023 for Senpai Software.
- Shield Security is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.2, against 6.4.14 for Senpai Software.
- Shield Security has been around longer: since 2013, against 2023 for Senpai Software.
Line by line
Shield Security leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Senpai Software |  Shield Security |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #38,550 | #938 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 30K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 39 | 51.3K |
| Rating | 5.0(3) | 4.8(1K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 6.4.14 | 7.2 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.01 | ×1.15 |
| Last release | 3 years ago | 13 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 | 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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