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Sucuri Security – Auditing, Malware… vs MalCare WordPress Security Plugin… (2026)

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

Sucuri Security – Auditing, Malware…

Sucuri Security – Auditing, Malware…

4.2(383)

600K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 weeks ago
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MalCare WordPress Security Plugin…

MalCare WordPress Security Plugin…

4.3(521)

200K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 week ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, MalCare WordPress Security Plugin… has a higher user rating (4.3/5 from 521 reviews) while Sucuri Security – Auditing, Malware… leads in active installations (600K+ vs 200K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Sucuri Security – Auditing, Malware… has accumulated 33M+ total downloads while MalCare WordPress Security Plugin… has 17M+. MalCare WordPress Security Plugin… has a higher support resolution rate (100% vs 0%).

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.2/5Sucuri Security – Auditing, Malware…
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MalCare WordPress Security Plugin…4.3/5
Total Reviews
383Sucuri Security – Auditing, Malware…
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MalCare WordPress Security Plugin…521
Active Installs
600K+Sucuri Security – Auditing, Malware…
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MalCare WordPress Security Plugin…200K+
Total Downloads
33M+Sucuri Security – Auditing, Malware…
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MalCare WordPress Security Plugin…17M+
Support Resolution
0%Sucuri Security – Auditing, Malware…
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MalCare WordPress Security Plugin…100%
Last Updated
4 weeks agoSucuri Security – Auditing, Malware…
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MalCare WordPress Security Plugin…1 week ago
First Released
2011Sucuri Security – Auditing, Malware…
MalCare WordPress Security Plugin…2018
Age
15 yearsSucuri Security – Auditing, Malware…
MalCare WordPress Security Plugin…8 years
WP Requires
3.6+Sucuri Security – Auditing, Malware…
MalCare WordPress Security Plugin…4.0+
PHP Requires
false+Sucuri Security – Auditing, Malware…
MalCare WordPress Security Plugin…7.0+
Business Model
FreeSucuri Security – Auditing, Malware…
MalCare WordPress Security Plugin…Free
Latest Version
2.7Sucuri Security – Auditing, Malware…
MalCare WordPress Security Plugin…6.39

Rating Breakdown

Sucuri Security – Auditing, Malware…

4.2/5(383 reviews)
5
74%
4
5%
3
2%
2
1%
1
17%

MalCare WordPress Security Plugin…

4.3/5(521 reviews)
5
81%
4
2%
3
1%
2
2%
1
14%

Recent Reviews

Sucuri Security – Auditing, Malware… Reviews

by ealfred88

Solve my security problem

Solve my security problem cloaking, malicious database injections, that the Wordfence wasn’t able to remove.

by bogdantd

♡ Sucuri

No hack since Sucuri. Before hacked.

by dsitechmktg

A Must for Website Security

I’m really glad I set up this plugin because I was able to track suspicious logins and other security threats

MalCare WordPress Security Plugin… Reviews

by GreatDad

Above and beyond

I am over the moon with my experience with Malcare. Not only did their free online tool fine malware where others didn’t, they fixed it immediately and then went on to surprise and delight me by helpi

by alexio

Great plugin and support

Great plugin, lightweight and protects the sites. Support is amazing, fast replies and care to help.

by amootimustafa

HUMAN SUPPORT TOP SECURITY

I got a fake recaptcha script on my site , i tried all ways to locate it but all in vain.Then i found malcare, there scanner helped me realised that my site had far more issues than just an enqueued s

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sucuri Security – Auditing, Malware… or MalCare WordPress Security Plugin… more popular?
Sucuri Security – Auditing, Malware… has 600K+ active installations while MalCare WordPress Security Plugin… has 200K+. Sucuri Security – Auditing, Malware… is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Sucuri Security – Auditing, Malware… or MalCare WordPress Security Plugin…?
Sucuri Security – Auditing, Malware… has a 4.2/5 rating from 383 reviews, while MalCare WordPress Security Plugin… has a 4.3/5 rating from 521 reviews.
Are Sucuri Security – Auditing, Malware… and MalCare WordPress Security Plugin… free?
Sucuri Security – Auditing, Malware… is free and MalCare WordPress Security Plugin… is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Sucuri Security – Auditing, Malware… or MalCare WordPress Security Plugin…?
As of April 2026, Sucuri Security – Auditing, Malware… has a 0% support resolution rate while MalCare WordPress Security Plugin… has a 100% rate.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Sucuri Security – Auditing, Malware… was last updated 4 weeks ago and MalCare WordPress Security Plugin… was last updated 1 week ago.

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