Wordfence Login Security vs BulletProof Security (2026)

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

Wordfence Login Security

Wordfence Login Security

4(25)

70K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
View Wordfence Login Security
VS
BulletProof Security

BulletProof Security

4.8(674)

30K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 months ago
View BulletProof Security

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, BulletProof Security has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 674 reviews) while Wordfence Login Security leads in active installations (70K+ vs 30K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Wordfence Login Security has accumulated 1.2M+ total downloads while BulletProof Security has 4.5M+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4/5Wordfence Login Security
BulletProof Security4.8/5
Total Reviews
25Wordfence Login Security
BulletProof Security674
Active Installs
70K+Wordfence Login Security
BulletProof Security30K+
Total Downloads
1.2M+Wordfence Login Security
BulletProof Security4.5M+
Support Resolution
N/AWordfence Login Security
BulletProof Security100%
Last Updated
1 year agoWordfence Login Security
BulletProof Security3 months ago
First Released
2019Wordfence Login Security
BulletProof Security2010
Age
7 yearsWordfence Login Security
BulletProof Security16 years
WP Requires
4.7+Wordfence Login Security
BulletProof Security5.0+
PHP Requires
7.0+Wordfence Login Security
BulletProof Security7.0+
Business Model
FreeWordfence Login Security
BulletProof SecurityFree
Latest Version
1.1.15Wordfence Login Security
BulletProof Security7.1

Rating Breakdown

Wordfence Login Security

4/5(25 reviews)
5
56%
4
20%
3
4%
2
8%
1
12%

BulletProof Security

4.8/5(674 reviews)
5
92%
4
3%
3
1%
2
1%
1
2%

Recent Reviews

Wordfence Login Security Reviews

by teddiesbyll

I was hacked

Although I had 2FA set with the app, someone was able to hack my site, change my password, disable 2FA and install a malicious plugin.

by Amie

Too much load for a simple 2FA plugin

Does not include the ability to limit login attempts, add password complexity requirements, or anything that would comprise modern security best practices. It’s strictly a 2FA plugin, which is done mo

by fenvi

Great integration with WooCommerce

It is one of the few extensions that allows you to do this for free, I am very grateful to everyone at WordFence who works on this plugin. Thank you!

BulletProof Security Reviews

by andrey232525

Хороший плагин

По крайней мере проблем никаких не возникало

by lorybart

top

Very fast!

by Niresh Shrestha

Frustrating

Confusion fields. The plugin is good but even for the pro members they do not have dedicated support. We have to depend upon the forum. No good support at all. Frustrating.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wordfence Login Security or BulletProof Security more popular?
Wordfence Login Security has 70K+ active installations while BulletProof Security has 30K+. Wordfence Login Security is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Wordfence Login Security or BulletProof Security?
Wordfence Login Security has a 4/5 rating from 25 reviews, while BulletProof Security has a 4.8/5 rating from 674 reviews.
Are Wordfence Login Security and BulletProof Security free?
Wordfence Login Security is free and BulletProof Security is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Wordfence Login Security or BulletProof Security?
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 Login Security was last updated 1 year ago and BulletProof Security was last updated 3 months ago.

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