WordPress plugin comparison
WP Activity Log vs Shield Security
At a glance
- WP Activity Log has more active installs: 300K+, against 30K+ for Shield Security.
- On a typical day, WP Activity Log is downloaded about 7,455 times, Shield Security about 947.
- Shield Security is rated higher: 4.8 out of 5 from 1,039 reviews, against 4.7 from 491 reviews.
- WP Activity Log was updated more recently: Nov 5, 2026, against Oct 27, 2026 for Shield Security.
- Shield Security resolves more of its support threads: 100% in the last two months, against 86% for WP Activity Log.
- Shield Security is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.2, against 7.1.4 for WP Activity Log.
Line by line
WP Activity Log leads on 5 of 8 comparable lines.
| Metric |  WP Activity Log |  Shield Security |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #172 | #938 |
| Active installs | 300K+ | 30K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 363K | 51.3K |
| Rating | 4.7(491) | 4.8(1K) |
| Support threads resolved | 86% | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.2 |
| Search multiplier | ×2.38 | ×1.15 |
| Last release | 4 days ago | 13 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 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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