VigilanTor vs Shift8 IP Intel (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, VigilanTor has a higher user rating (5/5 from 12 reviews) and leads in active installations (400 vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. VigilanTor has accumulated 12K+ total downloads while Shift8 IP Intel has 1.3K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | VigilanTor | Shift8 IP Intel | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 12 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 400 | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 12K+ | ◄ | 1.3K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 years ago | ◄ | 6 years ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2017 | |
| Age | 11 years | 9 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.0+ | 3.0.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.3.12 | 1.06 |
Rating
5/5VigilanTor
Shift8 IP Intel5/5
Total Reviews
12VigilanTor
◄Shift8 IP Intel1
Active Installs
400VigilanTor
◄Shift8 IP Intel0
Total Downloads
12K+VigilanTor
◄Shift8 IP Intel1.3K+
Support Resolution
N/AVigilanTor
Shift8 IP IntelN/A
Last Updated
2 years agoVigilanTor
◄Shift8 IP Intel6 years ago
First Released
2015VigilanTor
Shift8 IP Intel2017
Age
11 yearsVigilanTor
Shift8 IP Intel9 years
WP Requires
4.0+VigilanTor
Shift8 IP Intel3.0.1+
PHP Requires
5.6+VigilanTor
Shift8 IP Intelfalse+
Business Model
FreeVigilanTor
Shift8 IP IntelFree
Latest Version
1.3.12VigilanTor
Shift8 IP Intel1.06
Rating Breakdown
VigilanTor
5/5(12 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Shift8 IP Intel
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is VigilanTor or Shift8 IP Intel more popular?
VigilanTor has 400 active installations while Shift8 IP Intel has 0. VigilanTor is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — VigilanTor or Shift8 IP Intel?
VigilanTor has a 5/5 rating from 12 reviews, while Shift8 IP Intel has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are VigilanTor and Shift8 IP Intel free?
VigilanTor is free and Shift8 IP Intel is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — VigilanTor or Shift8 IP Intel?
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?
VigilanTor was last updated 2 years ago and Shift8 IP Intel was last updated 6 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.