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BulletProof Security vs Lock Down Admin (2026)

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

BulletProof Security

BulletProof Security

4.8(674)

30K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 months ago
View BulletProof Security
VS
Lock Down Admin

Lock Down Admin

3(5)

3.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 6 years ago
View Lock Down Admin

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, BulletProof Security has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 674 reviews) and leads in active installations (30K+ vs 3.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. BulletProof Security has accumulated 4.5M+ total downloads while Lock Down Admin has 26K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5BulletProof Security
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Lock Down Admin3/5
Total Reviews
674BulletProof Security
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Lock Down Admin5
Active Installs
30K+BulletProof Security
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Lock Down Admin3.0K+
Total Downloads
4.5M+BulletProof Security
◄
Lock Down Admin26K+
Support Resolution
100%BulletProof Security
Lock Down AdminN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoBulletProof Security
◄
Lock Down Admin6 years ago
First Released
2010BulletProof Security
Lock Down Admin2016
Age
16 yearsBulletProof Security
Lock Down Admin10 years
WP Requires
5.0+BulletProof Security
Lock Down Admin4.2+
PHP Requires
7.0+BulletProof Security
Lock Down Adminfalse+
Business Model
FreeBulletProof Security
Lock Down AdminFree
Latest Version
7.1BulletProof Security
Lock Down Admin1.2

Rating Breakdown

BulletProof Security

4.8/5(674 reviews)
5
92%
4
3%
3
1%
2
1%
1
2%

Lock Down Admin

3/5(5 reviews)
5
40%
4
0%
3
20%
2
0%
1
40%

Recent Reviews

BulletProof Security Reviews

by andrey232525

Хороший плагин

По крайней мере проблем никаких не возникало

by lorybart

top

Very fast!

by Niresh Shrestha

Frustrating

Confusion fields. The plugin is good but even for the pro members they do not have dedicated support. We have to depend upon the forum. No good support at all. Frustrating.

Lock Down Admin Reviews

by edundjob

Please help

Hello, I have activated by mistkly wp lockdown plugin without using a username. Now it is not opening. Please help me

by tomhart

wish it wasn’t top level dashboard

I hate having a crowded top level dashboard and this is a set and forget plugin that belongs under setting. Adding insult to injury the name is long enough that it bumps to 2 lines. But it works as ad

by Webzen

Blocked my admin…

After installation, the new login page was showing but the admin login was not displaying… hence, not possible to login into my site. Had to connect to the server to delete this plugin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is BulletProof Security or Lock Down Admin more popular?
BulletProof Security has 30K+ active installations while Lock Down Admin has 3.0K+. BulletProof Security is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — BulletProof Security or Lock Down Admin?
BulletProof Security has a 4.8/5 rating from 674 reviews, while Lock Down Admin has a 3/5 rating from 5 reviews.
Are BulletProof Security and Lock Down Admin free?
BulletProof Security is free and Lock Down Admin is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — BulletProof Security or Lock Down Admin?
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?
BulletProof Security was last updated 3 months ago and Lock Down Admin was last updated 6 years ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.