AntiVirus vs Security Ninja – WordPress Security &… (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Security Ninja – WordPress Security &…
7.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Security Ninja – WordPress Security &… has a higher user rating (4.6/5 from 99 reviews) while AntiVirus leads in active installations (30K+ vs 7.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. AntiVirus has accumulated 1.3M+ total downloads while Security Ninja – WordPress Security &… has 852K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | AntiVirus | Security Ninja – WordPress Security &… | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.2/5 | ► | 4.6/5 |
| Total Reviews | 22 | ► | 99 |
| Active Installs | 30K+ | ◄ | 7.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 1.3M+ | ◄ | 852K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | 50% | |
| Last Updated | 3 months ago | ► | 1 week ago |
| First Released | 2009 | 2016 | |
| Age | 17 years | 10 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.0+ | 4.7+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.6.1 | 5.276 |
Rating Breakdown
AntiVirus
Security Ninja – WordPress Security &…
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, AntiVirus averaged approximately 54 daily downloads while Security Ninja – WordPress Security &… averaged 330.
Recent Reviews
AntiVirus Reviews
bug in the new version
There is a bug in the new version. If the warnings are in a row, then when you press DIsmiss, they all close and you have to start scanning again
Nice one
Testing it. Until the moment is running smooth.
Excellent Antivirus WordPress plugin.
Excellent Antivirus WordPress plugin. And it’s 100% free!
Security Ninja – WordPress Security &… Reviews
Amazingly user-friendly security plugin
Thank you, Security Ninja! Your plugin is easy to use, provides clear reports of activity, and includes built-in tools that make security a lightweight task. I look forward to incorporating this into
Devenu payant
Pas le choix que de payer… et très cher pour ce que ca apporte ! tant pis, ca sera sans moi
A good plugin to check your security settings with
I like security ninja, and use it on all my sites to check security. It’s really great! The nice thing about this plugin is that it gives you a report of all security settings that need to be improved
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