Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… vs Nexter Extension – Security… (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
5.0M+ active installs
Free + Premium
Nexter Extension – Security…
10K+ active installs
Free + Premium
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 4,847 reviews) and leads in active installations (5.0M+ vs 10K+). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… has accumulated 407M+ total downloads while Nexter Extension – Security… has 189K+. Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… has a higher support resolution rate (85% vs 0%).
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… | Nexter Extension – Security… | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | 4.7/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 4,847 | ◄ | 13 |
| Active Installs | 5.0M+ | ◄ | 10K+ |
| Total Downloads | 407M+ | ◄ | 189K+ |
| Support Resolution | 85% | ◄ | 0% |
| Last Updated | 3 months ago | ► | 1 week ago |
| First Released | 2012 | 2021 | |
| Age | 14 years | 5 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.7+ | 4.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.0+ | 5.6+ | |
| Business Model | Free + Premium | Free + Premium | |
| Latest Version | 8.1.4 | 4.6.2 |
Rating Breakdown
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Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… averaged approximately 22,891 daily downloads while Nexter Extension – Security… averaged 666.
Recent Reviews
Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… Reviews
Helped my clients a lot
Thank you for creating and actively maintaining this plugin. I hope you keep improving the plugin, especially the free tier.
GREAT SUPPORT AND BEST-IN-CLASS
Wordfence is the best security tool I’ve found. Not only are the Vulnerability Database and the Thursday bug emails full of data that is both useful and timely, support is great. They are truly best-i
Muito profissional e seguro
Está dando a segurança que precisamos para o site.
Nexter Extension – Security… Reviews
Nexter Extension simply a dream!
The Nexter Extension is a well-designed all-in-one solution for WordPress. If you want to run your website with as few plugins as possible and still use many functions, you’ll find a powerful tool her
Awesome Full Site Editing for CPTs in classic themes
I think that in the coming months, there will be a lot of talk about Nexter Extension. This is what FSE in WordPress should have been. Where it sets itself apart from traditional FSE is that it wor
Simply outstanding!
I’ve tried countless WordPress themes and plugins, but NexterWP stands out as a complete powerhouse. It’s insanely fast, thanks to its ultra lightweight codebase and zero jQuery. The design flexibilit
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