WordPress plugin comparison
VMP Security vs Wordfence Security
At a glance
- Wordfence Security has more active installs: 5M+, against 10+ for VMP Security.
- On a typical day, Wordfence Security is downloaded about 36,011 times, VMP Security about 13.
- Wordfence Security is rated higher: 4.7 out of 5 from 5,045 reviews, against 4.5 from 2 reviews.
- Wordfence Security was updated more recently: Nov 9, 2026, against Oct 31, 2026 for VMP Security.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Wordfence Security has been around longer: since 2012, against 2025 for VMP Security.
Line by line
Wordfence Security leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  VMP Security |  Wordfence Security |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #32,683 | #11 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 5M+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 250 | 1.4M |
| Rating | 4.5(2) | 4.7(5K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 86% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.18 | ×10.97 |
| Last release | 10 days ago | today |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.0 |
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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