Defender Security – Malware Scanner… vs Titan Anti-spam & Security (2026)

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

Defender Security – Malware Scanner…

Defender Security – Malware Scanner…

4.8(330)

90K+ active installs

Free + Premium

Updated 1 month ago
View Defender Security – Malware Scanner…
VS
Titan Anti-spam & Security

Titan Anti-spam & Security

4.5(369)

60K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 weeks ago
View Titan Anti-spam & Security

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Defender Security – Malware Scanner… has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 330 reviews) and leads in active installations (90K+ vs 60K+). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Defender Security – Malware Scanner… has accumulated 4.0M+ total downloads while Titan Anti-spam & Security has 3.4M+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Defender Security – Malware Scanner…
Titan Anti-spam & Security4.5/5
Total Reviews
330Defender Security – Malware Scanner…
Titan Anti-spam & Security369
Active Installs
90K+Defender Security – Malware Scanner…
Titan Anti-spam & Security60K+
Total Downloads
4.0M+Defender Security – Malware Scanner…
Titan Anti-spam & Security3.4M+
Support Resolution
100%Defender Security – Malware Scanner…
Titan Anti-spam & SecurityN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoDefender Security – Malware Scanner…
Titan Anti-spam & Security3 weeks ago
First Released
2017Defender Security – Malware Scanner…
Titan Anti-spam & Security2012
Age
9 yearsDefender Security – Malware Scanner…
Titan Anti-spam & Security14 years
WP Requires
6.4+Defender Security – Malware Scanner…
Titan Anti-spam & Security5.6+
PHP Requires
8.0.0+Defender Security – Malware Scanner…
Titan Anti-spam & Security7.4+
Business Model
Free + PremiumDefender Security – Malware Scanner…
Titan Anti-spam & SecurityFree
Latest Version
5.10.0Defender Security – Malware Scanner…
Titan Anti-spam & Security7.5.0

Rating Breakdown

Defender Security – Malware Scanner…

4.8/5(330 reviews)
5
91%
4
3%
3
2%
2
2%
1
2%

Titan Anti-spam & Security

4.5/5(369 reviews)
5
84%
4
2%
3
1%
2
2%
1
12%

Recent Reviews

Defender Security – Malware Scanner… Reviews

by ivanhomecom

Excellent app

Excellent app I recoment

by Mykola Kolos

Defender 5.10.0

After updating to version 5.10.0, it conflicts with Elementor Pro version 3.35.7It causes it to switch to safe mode.Disabling the plugin resolved the issue.The plugin handles security tasks well.

by lwloingo

Very good and secure!

Many attacks have been repelled, and you are well informed about the measures necessary to maintain protection.

Titan Anti-spam & Security Reviews

by leferas1968

Muy buen plugin

Muy bueno y eficiente

by ericdr

Fait le job !

wp-armor bloquait les formulaires Fluent Form pro. Je suis donc passé sur Titan anti-spam et cela a résolu le problème.

by badjouane

Very good alternative

Effective, discreet, reliable, simple to use, Titan Anti-spam & Security is a very good alternative to paid extensions!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Defender Security – Malware Scanner… or Titan Anti-spam & Security more popular?
Defender Security – Malware Scanner… has 90K+ active installations while Titan Anti-spam & Security has 60K+. Defender Security – Malware Scanner… is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Defender Security – Malware Scanner… or Titan Anti-spam & Security?
Defender Security – Malware Scanner… has a 4.8/5 rating from 330 reviews, while Titan Anti-spam & Security has a 4.5/5 rating from 369 reviews.
Are Defender Security – Malware Scanner… and Titan Anti-spam & Security free?
Defender Security – Malware Scanner… is free + premium and Titan Anti-spam & Security is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Defender Security – Malware Scanner… or Titan Anti-spam & Security?
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?
Defender Security – Malware Scanner… was last updated 1 month ago and Titan Anti-spam & Security was last updated 3 weeks ago.

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