Defender Security – Malware Scanner… vs Login Security, FireWall, Malware… (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Defender Security – Malware Scanner…
90K+ active installs
Free + Premium
Login Security, FireWall, Malware…
30K+ active installs
Free
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 Login Security, FireWall, Malware… has 2.6M+. Defender Security – Malware Scanner… has a higher support resolution rate (100% vs 76%).
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Defender Security – Malware Scanner… | Login Security, FireWall, Malware… | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | 4.8/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 330 | ► | 379 |
| Active Installs | 90K+ | ◄ | 30K+ |
| Total Downloads | 4.0M+ | ◄ | 2.6M+ |
| Support Resolution | 100% | ◄ | 76% |
| Last Updated | 1 month ago | ► | 4 days ago |
| First Released | 2017 | 2016 | |
| Age | 9 years | 10 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.4+ | 5.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 8.0.0+ | 7.2+ | |
| Business Model | Free + Premium | Free | |
| Latest Version | 5.10.0 | 2.176 |
Rating Breakdown
Defender Security – Malware Scanner…
Login Security, FireWall, Malware…
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Defender Security – Malware Scanner… averaged approximately 831 daily downloads while Login Security, FireWall, Malware… averaged 1,905.
Recent Reviews
Defender Security – Malware Scanner… Reviews
Excellent app
Excellent app I recoment
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.
Very good and secure!
Many attacks have been repelled, and you are well informed about the measures necessary to maintain protection.
Login Security, FireWall, Malware… Reviews
Software works
I like software that just works.
I got hacked
Hi, I’m writing to get some feedback. I have the Cleantalk antispam and security installed and my website got hacked via the password recovery hack. It seems there is no way to protect the wordpress l
This plugin is AWESOME!
I’ve been using this plugin for a few months now and it has never let me down! Easy to manage and block potential invaders.
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