Defender Security – Malware Scanner… vs Melapress Login 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
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Melapress Login Security

Melapress Login Security

5(17)

2.0K+ active installs

Free + Premium

Updated 1 month ago
View Melapress Login Security

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Melapress Login Security has a higher user rating (5/5 from 17 reviews) while Defender Security – Malware Scanner… leads in active installations (90K+ vs 2.0K+). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Defender Security – Malware Scanner… has accumulated 4.0M+ total downloads while Melapress Login Security has 25K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Defender Security – Malware Scanner…
Melapress Login Security5/5
Total Reviews
330Defender Security – Malware Scanner…
Melapress Login Security17
Active Installs
90K+Defender Security – Malware Scanner…
Melapress Login Security2.0K+
Total Downloads
4.0M+Defender Security – Malware Scanner…
Melapress Login Security25K+
Support Resolution
100%Defender Security – Malware Scanner…
Melapress Login SecurityN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoDefender Security – Malware Scanner…
Melapress Login Security1 month ago
First Released
2017Defender Security – Malware Scanner…
Melapress Login Security2023
Age
9 yearsDefender Security – Malware Scanner…
Melapress Login Security3 years
WP Requires
6.4+Defender Security – Malware Scanner…
Melapress Login Security5.5+
PHP Requires
8.0.0+Defender Security – Malware Scanner…
Melapress Login Security7.3+
Business Model
Free + PremiumDefender Security – Malware Scanner…
Melapress Login SecurityFree + Premium
Latest Version
5.10.0Defender Security – Malware Scanner…
Melapress Login Security2.3.0

Rating Breakdown

Defender Security – Malware Scanner…

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

Melapress Login Security

5/5(17 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

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.

Melapress Login Security Reviews

by lgm23

Great support

Very useful plugin and very helpful support team.

by whiteelephantagency

Must have plugin in your wordpress stack

Easy to use, very stable and great price. Overall pretty great value for a plugin that is underrated.

by DICT Admin

MelaPress Login – Great Plugin – Great Support

We have been using the Plugin for a while and received great Support with clear Communication. The Plugin does what it is supposed too. You will have peace of find when purchasing this Plugin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Defender Security – Malware Scanner… or Melapress Login Security more popular?
Defender Security – Malware Scanner… has 90K+ active installations while Melapress Login Security has 2.0K+. Defender Security – Malware Scanner… is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Defender Security – Malware Scanner… or Melapress Login Security?
Defender Security – Malware Scanner… has a 4.8/5 rating from 330 reviews, while Melapress Login Security has a 5/5 rating from 17 reviews.
Are Defender Security – Malware Scanner… and Melapress Login Security free?
Defender Security – Malware Scanner… is free + premium and Melapress Login Security is free + premium. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Defender Security – Malware Scanner… or Melapress Login 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 Melapress Login Security was last updated 1 month ago.

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