WordPress plugin comparison
Virusdie vs Malcure Malware Shield
At a glance
- Malcure Malware Shield has more active installs: 10K+, against 2K+ for Virusdie.
- On a typical day, Malcure Malware Shield is downloaded about 128 times, Virusdie about 26.
- Malcure Malware Shield is rated higher: 4.4 out of 5 from 75 reviews, against 4.0 from 9 reviews.
- Malcure Malware Shield was updated more recently: Oct 12, 2026, against Sep 4, 2026 for Virusdie.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Malcure Malware Shield has been around longer: since 2018, against 2021 for Virusdie.
Line by line
Malcure Malware Shield leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Virusdie |  Malcure Malware Shield |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #5,021 | #2,048 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 651 | 9.2K |
| Rating | 4.0(9) | 4.4(75) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.63 | ×0.82 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 29 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 | 5.6 |
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