MalCare WordPress Security Plugin… vs Plugin Compatibility Checker (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
MalCare WordPress Security Plugin…
200K+ active installs
Free
Plugin Compatibility Checker
8.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, MalCare WordPress Security Plugin… has a higher user rating (4.3/5 from 521 reviews) and leads in active installations (200K+ vs 8.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. MalCare WordPress Security Plugin… has accumulated 17M+ total downloads while Plugin Compatibility Checker has 86K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | MalCare WordPress Security Plugin… | Plugin Compatibility Checker | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.3/5 | ◄ | 3.8/5 |
| Total Reviews | 521 | ◄ | 8 |
| Active Installs | 200K+ | ◄ | 8.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 17M+ | ◄ | 86K+ |
| Support Resolution | 100% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 week ago | ◄ | 3 months ago |
| First Released | 2018 | 2020 | |
| Age | 8 years | 6 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.0+ | 5.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.0+ | 7.2+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 6.39 | 7.0.4 |
Rating Breakdown
MalCare WordPress Security Plugin…
Plugin Compatibility Checker
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, MalCare WordPress Security Plugin… averaged approximately 5,514 daily downloads while Plugin Compatibility Checker averaged 50.
Recent Reviews
MalCare WordPress Security Plugin… Reviews
Above and beyond
I am over the moon with my experience with Malcare. Not only did their free online tool fine malware where others didn’t, they fixed it immediately and then went on to surprise and delight me by helpi
Great plugin and support
Great plugin, lightweight and protects the sites. Support is amazing, fast replies and care to help.
HUMAN SUPPORT TOP SECURITY
I got a fake recaptcha script on my site , i tried all ways to locate it but all in vain.Then i found malcare, there scanner helped me realised that my site had far more issues than just an enqueued s
Plugin Compatibility Checker Reviews
Actually prevented a break on upgrade
The free version gave me a basic idea, but the paid version was way more useful. It caught PHP issues that I wouldn’t have noticed before updating. Glad I upgraded because it saved me time fixing erro
Not useful without $20/month subscription
The plugin will only check major-version compatibility (6, 7, 8) without paying $20/month for a service subscription. If you want to try that, go for it. The free version, though, will not tell you mu
A joke ?
The plugin checks in free version up to php 8.0+ compatibility. Who needs to know if a plugin is compatible with an obsolete version of php ?
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