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Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… vs Security.txt Manager (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…

Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…

4.7(4,847)

5.0M+ active installs

Free + Premium

Updated 3 months ago
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Security.txt Manager

Security.txt Manager

5(2)

500 active installs

Free

Updated 4 months ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Security.txt Manager has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) while Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… leads in active installations (5.0M+ vs 500). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… has accumulated 407M+ total downloads while Security.txt Manager has 6.4K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
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Security.txt Manager5/5
Total Reviews
4,847Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
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Security.txt Manager2
Active Installs
5.0M+Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
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Security.txt Manager500
Total Downloads
407M+Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
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Security.txt Manager6.4K+
Support Resolution
85%Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
Security.txt ManagerN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoWordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
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Security.txt Manager4 months ago
First Released
2012Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
Security.txt Manager2023
Age
14 yearsWordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
Security.txt Manager3 years
WP Requires
4.7+Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
Security.txt Manager5.7+
PHP Requires
7.0+Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
Security.txt Manager7.2+
Business Model
Free + PremiumWordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
Security.txt ManagerFree
Latest Version
8.1.4Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
Security.txt Manager1.1

Rating Breakdown

Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…

4.7/5(4,847 reviews)
5
90%
4
2%
3
1%
2
1%
1
5%

Security.txt Manager

5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… Reviews

by Alex Spataru

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.

by hhenrytac

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

by hudsonhorta

Muito profissional e seguro

Está dando a segurança que precisamos para o site.

Security.txt Manager Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… or Security.txt Manager more popular?
Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… has 5.0M+ active installations while Security.txt Manager has 500. Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… or Security.txt Manager?
Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… has a 4.7/5 rating from 4,847 reviews, while Security.txt Manager has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… and Security.txt Manager free?
Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… is free + premium and Security.txt Manager is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… or Security.txt Manager?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… was last updated 3 months ago and Security.txt Manager was last updated 4 months ago.

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