Security Ninja – WordPress Security &… vs DefendWP Firewall (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Security Ninja – WordPress Security &…
7.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Security Ninja – WordPress Security &… has a higher user rating (4.6/5 from 99 reviews) and leads in active installations (7.0K+ vs 3.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Security Ninja – WordPress Security &… has accumulated 852K+ total downloads while DefendWP Firewall has 10K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Security Ninja – WordPress Security &… | DefendWP Firewall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.6/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 99 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 7.0K+ | ◄ | 3.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 852K+ | ◄ | 10K+ |
| Support Resolution | 50% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 week ago | ◄ | 9 months ago |
| First Released | 2016 | 2024 | |
| Age | 10 years | 2 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.7+ | 6.2.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | 8.1+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 5.276 | 1.1.6 |
Rating Breakdown
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Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Security Ninja – WordPress Security &… averaged approximately 330 daily downloads while DefendWP Firewall averaged 23.
Recent Reviews
Security Ninja – WordPress Security &… Reviews
Amazingly user-friendly security plugin
Thank you, Security Ninja! Your plugin is easy to use, provides clear reports of activity, and includes built-in tools that make security a lightweight task. I look forward to incorporating this into
Devenu payant
Pas le choix que de payer… et très cher pour ce que ca apporte ! tant pis, ca sera sans moi
A good plugin to check your security settings with
I like security ninja, and use it on all my sites to check security. It’s really great! The nice thing about this plugin is that it gives you a report of all security settings that need to be improved
DefendWP Firewall Reviews
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