Security Ninja – WordPress Security &… vs BitFire Security – Firewall, WAF… (2026)

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

Security Ninja – WordPress Security &…

Security Ninja – WordPress Security &…

4.6(99)

7.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 week ago
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BitFire Security – Firewall, WAF…

BitFire Security – Firewall, WAF…

5(7)

300 active installs

Free

Updated 6 months ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, BitFire Security – Firewall, WAF… has a higher user rating (5/5 from 7 reviews) while Security Ninja – WordPress Security &… leads in active installations (7.0K+ vs 300). Both are free WordPress plugins. Security Ninja – WordPress Security &… has accumulated 852K+ total downloads while BitFire Security – Firewall, WAF… has 13K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.6/5Security Ninja – WordPress Security &…
BitFire Security – Firewall, WAF…5/5
Total Reviews
99Security Ninja – WordPress Security &…
BitFire Security – Firewall, WAF…7
Active Installs
7.0K+Security Ninja – WordPress Security &…
BitFire Security – Firewall, WAF…300
Total Downloads
852K+Security Ninja – WordPress Security &…
BitFire Security – Firewall, WAF…13K+
Support Resolution
50%Security Ninja – WordPress Security &…
BitFire Security – Firewall, WAF…N/A
Last Updated
1 week agoSecurity Ninja – WordPress Security &…
BitFire Security – Firewall, WAF…6 months ago
First Released
2016Security Ninja – WordPress Security &…
BitFire Security – Firewall, WAF…2022
Age
10 yearsSecurity Ninja – WordPress Security &…
BitFire Security – Firewall, WAF…4 years
WP Requires
4.7+Security Ninja – WordPress Security &…
BitFire Security – Firewall, WAF…6.1+
PHP Requires
7.4+Security Ninja – WordPress Security &…
BitFire Security – Firewall, WAF…7.4+
Business Model
FreeSecurity Ninja – WordPress Security &…
BitFire Security – Firewall, WAF…Free
Latest Version
5.276Security Ninja – WordPress Security &…
BitFire Security – Firewall, WAF…4.8.2

Rating Breakdown

Security Ninja – WordPress Security &…

4.6/5(99 reviews)
5
90%
4
1%
3
0%
2
2%
1
7%

BitFire Security – Firewall, WAF…

5/5(7 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Security Ninja – WordPress Security &… Reviews

by joshuarbeal

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

by nadeistos

Devenu payant

Pas le choix que de payer… et très cher pour ce que ca apporte ! tant pis, ca sera sans moi

by josflachs

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

BitFire Security – Firewall, WAF… Reviews

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Security Ninja – WordPress Security &… or BitFire Security – Firewall, WAF… more popular?
Security Ninja – WordPress Security &… has 7.0K+ active installations while BitFire Security – Firewall, WAF… has 300. Security Ninja – WordPress Security &… is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Security Ninja – WordPress Security &… or BitFire Security – Firewall, WAF…?
Security Ninja – WordPress Security &… has a 4.6/5 rating from 99 reviews, while BitFire Security – Firewall, WAF… has a 5/5 rating from 7 reviews.
Are Security Ninja – WordPress Security &… and BitFire Security – Firewall, WAF… free?
Security Ninja – WordPress Security &… is free and BitFire Security – Firewall, WAF… is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Security Ninja – WordPress Security &… or BitFire Security – Firewall, WAF…?
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?
Security Ninja – WordPress Security &… was last updated 1 week ago and BitFire Security – Firewall, WAF… was last updated 6 months ago.

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