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Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… vs TrustedSite (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
View Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
VS
TrustedSite

TrustedSite

4.2(25)

20K+ active installs

Free

Updated 7 months ago
View TrustedSite

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 20K+). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… has accumulated 407M+ total downloads while TrustedSite has 213K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
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TrustedSite4.2/5
Total Reviews
4,847Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
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TrustedSite25
Active Installs
5.0M+Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
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TrustedSite20K+
Total Downloads
407M+Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
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TrustedSite213K+
Support Resolution
85%Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
TrustedSiteN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoWordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
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TrustedSite7 months ago
First Released
2012Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
TrustedSite2019
Age
14 yearsWordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
TrustedSite7 years
WP Requires
4.7+Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
TrustedSite4.2.1+
PHP Requires
7.0+Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
TrustedSitefalse+
Business Model
Free + PremiumWordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
TrustedSiteFree
Latest Version
8.1.4Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
TrustedSite1.2.5

Rating Breakdown

Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…

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

TrustedSite

4.2/5(25 reviews)
5
80%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
20%

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.

TrustedSite Reviews

by Rafael

Excellent “trust card” for visitors of a non-profit educational webpage

Thank you for your plugin. Excellent “trust card” for improving visitor’s safety perception.

by tedkaiser

Make Sure Your Visitors Trust Your Site

Great plugin and service. Our members say the TrustedSite seal is how they know they can trust our site with their sensitive payment information. Easy set up and a solid tool for any site that process

by Luis Roberto Coto Hernandez

Great plug-in

I really like this plug-in. Easy to setup. It is great. So far, so good.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… or TrustedSite more popular?
Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… has 5.0M+ active installations while TrustedSite has 20K+. Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… or TrustedSite?
Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… has a 4.7/5 rating from 4,847 reviews, while TrustedSite has a 4.2/5 rating from 25 reviews.
Are Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… and TrustedSite free?
Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… is free + premium and TrustedSite is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… or TrustedSite?
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 TrustedSite was last updated 7 months ago.

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