Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… vs Proxy & VPN 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
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 1.0K+). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… has accumulated 407M+ total downloads while Proxy & VPN Blocker has 127K+. Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… has a higher support resolution rate (85% vs 0%).
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… | Proxy & VPN Blocker | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ◄ | 3.7/5 |
| Total Reviews | 4,847 | ◄ | 32 |
| Active Installs | 5.0M+ | ◄ | 1.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 407M+ | ◄ | 127K+ |
| Support Resolution | 85% | ◄ | 0% |
| Last Updated | 3 months ago | ► | 1 month ago |
| First Released | 2012 | 2017 | |
| Age | 14 years | 9 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.7+ | 4.9+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.0+ | 7.2+ | |
| Business Model | Free + Premium | Free | |
| Latest Version | 8.1.4 | 3.5.8 |
Rating Breakdown
Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
Proxy & VPN Blocker
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… averaged approximately 22,891 daily downloads while Proxy & VPN Blocker averaged 54.
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.
Proxy & VPN Blocker Reviews
Proved useful over years
Have used this plugin for several years and seen it regularly block malicious users. It takes a little effort to setup as per your requirements, but can be very useful if you need to block certain cou
Excellent
I had my non-profit website’s donnation page an attack by hackers to test stolen credit card. This plugin had denied 99% access to hackers’s access through proxies and VPN. This topic was mod
Surprisingly good
Well I was using a VPN and forgot. Went to my domain to check on something and it showed that I was using a proxy or VPN (which I do not allow). Bit surprised but very happy.
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