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Compare WordPress Malware (2026)

Side-by-side comparisons of the most popular WordPress malware. As of April 2026, we have 40 curated comparisons with detailed analysis based on real WordPress.org data.

40 Malware Comparisons

Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…4.75.0M+
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3.0M+3.8Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, &…

As of February 2026, Wordfence Security dominates in active installs (5 million vs Jetpack’s 3 million) and satisfaction (4.7/5 from 4,811 ratings vs 3.8/5 from 2,376). Wordfence focuses entirely o...

Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…4.75.0M+
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700K+4.6Solid Security – Password, Two Factor…
Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…4.75.0M+
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600K+4.2Sucuri Security – Auditing, Malware…
Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…4.75.0M+
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100K+4.9NinjaFirewall (WP Edition) – Advanced…
Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…4.75.0M+
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100K+4.7Jetpack Protect
Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…4.75.0M+
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90K+4.8Defender Security – Malware Scanner…
Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…4.75.0M+
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40K+4.1SecuPress with Simple SSL – Simple and…
Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…4.75.0M+
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30K+4.8Login Security, FireWall, Malware…
Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, &…3.83.0M+
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700K+4.6Solid Security – Password, Two Factor…
Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, &…3.83.0M+
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100K+4.9NinjaFirewall (WP Edition) – Advanced…
Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, &…3.83.0M+
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90K+4.8Defender Security – Malware Scanner…
Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, &…3.83.0M+
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40K+4.1SecuPress with Simple SSL – Simple and…
Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, &…3.83.0M+
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30K+4.2NinjaScanner – Virus & Malware scan
Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, &…3.83.0M+
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30K+4.8Login Security, FireWall, Malware…
Solid Security – Password, Two Factor…4.6700K+
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600K+4.2Sucuri Security – Auditing, Malware…
Solid Security – Password, Two Factor…4.6700K+
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100K+4.9NinjaFirewall (WP Edition) – Advanced…
Solid Security – Password, Two Factor…4.6700K+
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100K+4.7Jetpack Protect
Solid Security – Password, Two Factor…4.6700K+
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90K+4.8Defender Security – Malware Scanner…
Solid Security – Password, Two Factor…4.6700K+
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40K+4.1SecuPress with Simple SSL – Simple and…
Solid Security – Password, Two Factor…4.6700K+
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30K+4.2NinjaScanner – Virus & Malware scan
Solid Security – Password, Two Factor…4.6700K+
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30K+4.8Login Security, FireWall, Malware…
Sucuri Security – Auditing, Malware…4.2600K+
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100K+4.9NinjaFirewall (WP Edition) – Advanced…
Sucuri Security – Auditing, Malware…4.2600K+
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90K+4.8Defender Security – Malware Scanner…
Sucuri Security – Auditing, Malware…4.2600K+
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40K+4.1SecuPress with Simple SSL – Simple and…
Sucuri Security – Auditing, Malware…4.2600K+
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30K+4.2NinjaScanner – Virus & Malware scan
Sucuri Security – Auditing, Malware…4.2600K+
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30K+4.8Login Security, FireWall, Malware…
Jetpack Protect4.7100K+
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100K+4.9NinjaFirewall (WP Edition) – Advanced…
NinjaFirewall (WP Edition) – Advanced…4.9100K+
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90K+4.8Defender Security – Malware Scanner…
NinjaFirewall (WP Edition) – Advanced…4.9100K+
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40K+4.1SecuPress with Simple SSL – Simple and…
NinjaFirewall (WP Edition) – Advanced…4.9100K+
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30K+4.8Login Security, FireWall, Malware…
Jetpack Protect4.7100K+
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90K+4.8Defender Security – Malware Scanner…
Jetpack Protect4.7100K+
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40K+4.1SecuPress with Simple SSL – Simple and…
Jetpack Protect4.7100K+
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30K+4.2NinjaScanner – Virus & Malware scan
Jetpack Protect4.7100K+
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30K+4.8Login Security, FireWall, Malware…
Defender Security – Malware Scanner…4.890K+
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40K+4.1SecuPress with Simple SSL – Simple and…
Defender Security – Malware Scanner…4.890K+
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30K+4.2NinjaScanner – Virus & Malware scan
Defender Security – Malware Scanner…4.890K+
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30K+4.8Login Security, FireWall, Malware…
SecuPress with Simple SSL – Simple and…4.140K+
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30K+4.2NinjaScanner – Virus & Malware scan
SecuPress with Simple SSL – Simple and…4.140K+
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30K+4.8Login Security, FireWall, Malware…
NinjaScanner – Virus & Malware scan4.230K+
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30K+4.8Login Security, FireWall, Malware…

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I choose the right WordPress malware plugin?
Compare key metrics like active installations, user ratings, support response rates, and update frequency. Our side-by-side comparisons show these data points for each plugin so you can make an informed decision based on real WordPress.org statistics.
What data is used in these malware comparisons?
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Are there free alternatives among WordPress malware?
Yes — most WordPress malware offer a free version on WordPress.org. Our comparisons include both free and premium plugins so you can evaluate whether paid features are worth the upgrade for your specific needs.
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