AntiVirus vs WPVulnerability (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, WPVulnerability has a higher user rating (5/5 from 20 reviews) while AntiVirus leads in active installations (30K+ vs 10K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. AntiVirus has accumulated 1.3M+ total downloads while WPVulnerability has 535K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | AntiVirus | WPVulnerability | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.2/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 22 | ◄ | 20 |
| Active Installs | 30K+ | ◄ | 10K+ |
| Total Downloads | 1.3M+ | ◄ | 535K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | 0% | |
| Last Updated | 3 months ago | ► | 2 months ago |
| First Released | 2009 | 2022 | |
| Age | 17 years | 4 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.0+ | 4.7+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | 5.6+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.6.1 | 4.3.1 |
Rating Breakdown
AntiVirus
WPVulnerability
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, AntiVirus averaged approximately 54 daily downloads while WPVulnerability averaged 381.
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!
WPVulnerability Reviews
Wow, most useful wordpress plugin for security!
It is a must have install on every WP project for security and maintaince! 🙂 Backed up by a open API that shares vulnerabilities. Thank you! 😊
Essential plugin
Without a doubt, the most important plugin to install on your WordPress instance.
Mi herramienta principal de diagnóstico
Resume en un solo plugin todas las vulnerabilidades tu WordPress, Plugins y Themes. Para mi es un “musthave” desde hace más de 1 año. Lo instalo en todas mis auditorías.
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Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.