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Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… vs Admin Toolbox (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…

Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…

4.7(4,847)

5.0M+ active installs

Free + Premium

Updated 3 months ago
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Admin Toolbox

Admin Toolbox

0(0)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 4,847 reviews) and leads in active installations (5.0M+ vs 10). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… has accumulated 407M+ total downloads while Admin Toolbox has 14K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
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Admin ToolboxN/A
Total Reviews
4,847Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
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Admin Toolbox0
Active Installs
5.0M+Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
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Admin Toolbox10
Total Downloads
407M+Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
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Admin Toolbox14K+
Support Resolution
85%Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
Admin ToolboxN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoWordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
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Admin Toolbox1 month ago
First Released
2012Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
Admin Toolbox2017
Age
14 yearsWordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
Admin Toolbox9 years
WP Requires
4.7+Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
Admin Toolbox6.0+
PHP Requires
7.0+Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
Admin Toolboxfalse+
Business Model
Free + PremiumWordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
Admin ToolboxFree
Latest Version
8.1.4Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
Admin Toolbox6.1.2

Rating Breakdown

Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…

4.7/5(4,847 reviews)
5
90%
4
2%
3
1%
2
1%
1
5%

Admin Toolbox

0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… Reviews

by Alex Spataru

Helped my clients a lot

Thank you for creating and actively maintaining this plugin. I hope you keep improving the plugin, especially the free tier.

by hhenrytac

GREAT SUPPORT AND BEST-IN-CLASS

Wordfence is the best security tool I’ve found. Not only are the Vulnerability Database and the Thursday bug emails full of data that is both useful and timely, support is great. They are truly best-i

by hudsonhorta

Muito profissional e seguro

Está dando a segurança que precisamos para o site.

Admin Toolbox Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… or Admin Toolbox more popular?
Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… has 5.0M+ active installations while Admin Toolbox has 10. Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… or Admin Toolbox?
Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… has a 4.7/5 rating from 4,847 reviews, while Admin Toolbox has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… and Admin Toolbox free?
Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… is free + premium and Admin Toolbox is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… or Admin Toolbox?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… was last updated 3 months ago and Admin Toolbox was last updated 1 month ago.

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