WordPress plugin comparison
Shield Security vs Zero Spam for WordPress
At a glance
- Shield Security has more active installs: 30K+, against 20K+ for Zero Spam for WordPress.
- On a typical day, Shield Security is downloaded about 947 times, Zero Spam for WordPress about 426.
- Shield Security is rated higher: 4.8 out of 5 from 1,039 reviews, against 4.1 from 143 reviews.
- Zero Spam for WordPress was updated more recently: Nov 4, 2026, against Oct 27, 2026 for Shield Security.
- Shield Security is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.2, against 7.1.4 for Zero Spam for WordPress.
- Shield Security has been around longer: since 2013, against 2014 for Zero Spam for WordPress.
Line by line
Shield Security leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Shield Security |  Zero Spam for WordPress |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #938 | #1,203 |
| Active installs | 30K+ | 20K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 59.3K | 23.5K |
| Rating | 4.8(1K) | 4.1(143) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.2 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.15 | ×1.01 |
| Last release | 12 days ago | 5 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 8.2 |
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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