Virusdie – One-click website security vs WebDefender Security – Protection &… (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Virusdie – One-click website security
2.0K+ active installs
Free
WebDefender Security – Protection &…
1.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Virusdie – One-click website security has a higher user rating (4/5 from 9 reviews) and leads in active installations (2.0K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Virusdie – One-click website security has accumulated 34K+ total downloads while WebDefender Security – Protection &… has 273K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Virusdie – One-click website security | WebDefender Security – Protection &… | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4/5 | 4/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 9 | ► | 18 |
| Active Installs | 2.0K+ | ◄ | 1.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 34K+ | ► | 273K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 months ago | ◄ | 2 months ago |
| First Released | 2021 | 2016 | |
| Age | 5 years | 10 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.0+ | 2.8+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.1.8 | 5.0.2.1 |
Rating Breakdown
Virusdie – One-click website security
WebDefender Security – Protection &…
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Virusdie – One-click website security averaged approximately 21 daily downloads while WebDefender Security – Protection &… averaged 31.
Recent Reviews
Virusdie – One-click website security Reviews
One Time Password
I have requested a one-time password several times. Unfortunately, I didn’t receive any and nothing arrived in my spam folder.
Great, but… still not for agency
As mentioned before (i.e. 3 years ago), even as of today (October 2025 with new version 1.1.5) it is still not suitable for agency… You need to provide your email address, so the account is linked
Great plugin
Great secuirty plugin guys, keep up the good work and the updates for the WodPRess plugin! 🙂
WebDefender Security – Protection &… Reviews
Scam
Annoying advertising and SCAM. Not trustworthy.
warning – trying to charge credit card for nothing
couple of years ago i tried their plugin and made a huge mistake i gave them and payed with credit card more then 4 years every year twice or more they try to charge me althouge i tried to contact the
Another Liar Claims Free Version
This plugin does not nothing unless you buy it, near $100 bucks a year. Another liar claiming free. It’s only a 30 day trial and you must sign up now to even scan anything much less detection and remo
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