Defender Security – Malware Scanner… vs BulletProof 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
BulletProof Security

BulletProof Security

4.8(674)

30K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 months ago
View BulletProof 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 30K+). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Defender Security – Malware Scanner… has accumulated 4.0M+ total downloads while BulletProof Security has 4.5M+. BulletProof Security has a higher support resolution rate (100% vs 100%).

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Defender Security – Malware Scanner…
BulletProof Security4.8/5
Total Reviews
330Defender Security – Malware Scanner…
BulletProof Security674
Active Installs
90K+Defender Security – Malware Scanner…
BulletProof Security30K+
Total Downloads
4.0M+Defender Security – Malware Scanner…
BulletProof Security4.5M+
Support Resolution
100%Defender Security – Malware Scanner…
BulletProof Security100%
Last Updated
1 month agoDefender Security – Malware Scanner…
BulletProof Security3 months ago
First Released
2017Defender Security – Malware Scanner…
BulletProof Security2010
Age
9 yearsDefender Security – Malware Scanner…
BulletProof Security16 years
WP Requires
6.4+Defender Security – Malware Scanner…
BulletProof Security5.0+
PHP Requires
8.0.0+Defender Security – Malware Scanner…
BulletProof Security7.0+
Business Model
Free + PremiumDefender Security – Malware Scanner…
BulletProof SecurityFree
Latest Version
5.10.0Defender Security – Malware Scanner…
BulletProof Security7.1

Rating Breakdown

Defender Security – Malware Scanner…

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

BulletProof Security

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

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.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Defender Security – Malware Scanner… or BulletProof Security more popular?
Defender Security – Malware Scanner… has 90K+ active installations while BulletProof Security has 30K+. Defender Security – Malware Scanner… is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Defender Security – Malware Scanner… or BulletProof Security?
Defender Security – Malware Scanner… has a 4.8/5 rating from 330 reviews, while BulletProof Security has a 4.8/5 rating from 674 reviews.
Are Defender Security – Malware Scanner… and BulletProof Security free?
Defender Security – Malware Scanner… is free + premium and BulletProof Security is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Defender Security – Malware Scanner… or BulletProof Security?
As of April 2026, Defender Security – Malware Scanner… has a 100% support resolution rate while BulletProof Security has a 100% rate.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Defender Security – Malware Scanner… was last updated 1 month ago and BulletProof Security was last updated 3 months ago.

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