WordPress plugin comparison
Rank Math SEO vs ShieldClimb
At a glance
- Rank Math SEO has more active installs: 4M+, against 60+ for ShieldClimb.
- On a typical day, Rank Math SEO is downloaded about 41,369 times, ShieldClimb about 4.
- ShieldClimb is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews, against 4.8 from 7,523 reviews.
- Rank Math SEO was updated more recently: Nov 10, 2026, against Aug 20, 2026 for ShieldClimb.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Rank Math SEO has been around longer: since 2018, against 2025 for ShieldClimb.
Line by line
Rank Math SEO leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Rank Math SEO |  ShieldClimb |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #13 | #19,378 |
| Active installs | 4M+ | 60+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 2.7M | 78 |
| Rating | 4.8(7.5K) | 5.0(3) |
| Support threads resolved | 90% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×7.05 | ×0.34 |
| Last release | 1 day ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.2 |
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