WordPress plugin comparison
Stream vs Shield Security
At a glance
- Stream has more active installs: 70K+, against 30K+ for Shield Security.
- On a typical day, Stream is downloaded about 1,583 times, Shield Security about 947.
- Shield Security is rated higher: 4.8 out of 5 from 1,039 reviews, against 4.3 from 76 reviews.
- Shield Security was updated more recently: Oct 27, 2026, against Aug 31, 2026 for Stream.
- Shield Security resolves more of its support threads: 100% in the last two months, against 0% for Stream.
- Shield Security is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.2, against 7.0.8 for Stream.
Line by line
Shield Security leads on 6 of 8 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Stream |  Shield Security |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #560 | #938 |
| Active installs | 70K+ | 30K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 36.5K | 59.3K |
| Rating | 4.3(76) | 4.8(1K) |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 7.2 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.02 | ×1.15 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 12 days ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.4 |
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