Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… vs Polar Mass Advanced IP Blocker (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
Polar Mass Advanced IP Blocker
100 active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Polar Mass Advanced IP Blocker has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) while Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… leads in active installations (5.0M+ vs 100). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… has accumulated 407M+ total downloads while Polar Mass Advanced IP Blocker has 917. Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… has a higher support resolution rate (85% vs 50%).
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… | Polar Mass Advanced IP Blocker | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 4,847 | ◄ | 2 |
| Active Installs | 5.0M+ | ◄ | 100 |
| Total Downloads | 407M+ | ◄ | 917 |
| Support Resolution | 85% | ◄ | 50% |
| Last Updated | 3 months ago | ◄ | 10 months ago |
| First Released | 2012 | 2025 | |
| Age | 14 years | 1 year | |
| WP Requires | 4.7+ | 5.8+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.0+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free + Premium | Free | |
| Latest Version | 8.1.4 | 1.0.1 |
Rating Breakdown
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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.
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