WebDefender Security – Protection &… vs Injection Guard (2026)

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

WebDefender Security – Protection &…

WebDefender Security – Protection &…

4(18)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 months ago
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Injection Guard

Injection Guard

5(4)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 weeks ago
View Injection Guard

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Injection Guard has a higher user rating (5/5 from 4 reviews) while WebDefender Security – Protection &… leads in active installations (1.0K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. WebDefender Security – Protection &… has accumulated 273K+ total downloads while Injection Guard has 33K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4/5WebDefender Security – Protection &…
Injection Guard5/5
Total Reviews
18WebDefender Security – Protection &…
Injection Guard4
Active Installs
1.0K+WebDefender Security – Protection &…
Injection Guard1.0K+
Total Downloads
273K+WebDefender Security – Protection &…
Injection Guard33K+
Support Resolution
N/AWebDefender Security – Protection &…
Injection GuardN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoWebDefender Security – Protection &…
Injection Guard2 weeks ago
First Released
2016WebDefender Security – Protection &…
Injection Guard2014
Age
10 yearsWebDefender Security – Protection &…
Injection Guard12 years
WP Requires
2.8+WebDefender Security – Protection &…
Injection Guard3.0+
PHP Requires
false+WebDefender Security – Protection &…
Injection Guard7.0+
Business Model
FreeWebDefender Security – Protection &…
Injection GuardFree
Latest Version
5.0.2.1WebDefender Security – Protection &…
Injection Guard1.3.0

Rating Breakdown

WebDefender Security – Protection &…

4/5(18 reviews)
5
72%
4
0%
3
6%
2
0%
1
22%

Injection Guard

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

Recent Reviews

WebDefender Security – Protection &… Reviews

by hubdi123

Scam

Annoying advertising and SCAM. Not trustworthy.

by mikel0174

warning – trying to charge credit card for nothing

couple of years ago i tried their plugin and made a huge mistake i gave them and payed with credit card more then 4 years every year twice or more they try to charge me althouge i tried to contact the

by Russell

Another Liar Claims Free Version

This plugin does not nothing unless you buy it, near $100 bucks a year. Another liar claiming free. It’s only a 30 day trial and you must sign up now to even scan anything much less detection and remo

Injection Guard Reviews

by DoctorMason

Removes Headaches to Beginners

Injection Guard with Wordfence allows me to sleep and not worry. Don’t even have to check all of the reported links. Along with articles about security in wp-config this beginner is extremely satisfie

by Fahad Mahmood

A good tool to keep an eye on

Using this plugin, you can check the query variables which are incoming to your website for injection purpose.

by 8761827639

i like it.

yeah it’s good – had been searching for a solution like this for quite a while, provides good security without breaking your site. would recommend. definitely worth a $15 donation to make up for remov

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WebDefender Security – Protection &… or Injection Guard more popular?
WebDefender Security – Protection &… has 1.0K+ active installations while Injection Guard has 1.0K+. Injection Guard is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WebDefender Security – Protection &… or Injection Guard?
WebDefender Security – Protection &… has a 4/5 rating from 18 reviews, while Injection Guard has a 5/5 rating from 4 reviews.
Are WebDefender Security – Protection &… and Injection Guard free?
WebDefender Security – Protection &… is free and Injection Guard is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WebDefender Security – Protection &… or Injection Guard?
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?
WebDefender Security – Protection &… was last updated 2 months ago and Injection Guard was last updated 2 weeks ago.

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