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Wordfence Login Security vs Shield: Blocks Bots, Protects Users… (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
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Shield: Blocks Bots, Protects Users…

Shield: Blocks Bots, Protects Users…

4.8(1,032)

40K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Shield: Blocks Bots, Protects Users… has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 1,032 reviews) while Wordfence Login Security leads in active installations (70K+ vs 40K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Wordfence Login Security has accumulated 1.2M+ total downloads while Shield: Blocks Bots, Protects Users… has 12M+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4/5Wordfence Login Security
►
Shield: Blocks Bots, Protects Users…4.8/5
Total Reviews
25Wordfence Login Security
►
Shield: Blocks Bots, Protects Users…1,032
Active Installs
70K+Wordfence Login Security
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Shield: Blocks Bots, Protects Users…40K+
Total Downloads
1.2M+Wordfence Login Security
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Shield: Blocks Bots, Protects Users…12M+
Support Resolution
N/AWordfence Login Security
Shield: Blocks Bots, Protects Users…100%
Last Updated
1 year agoWordfence Login Security
►
Shield: Blocks Bots, Protects Users…1 month ago
First Released
2019Wordfence Login Security
Shield: Blocks Bots, Protects Users…2013
Age
7 yearsWordfence Login Security
Shield: Blocks Bots, Protects Users…13 years
WP Requires
4.7+Wordfence Login Security
Shield: Blocks Bots, Protects Users…5.7+
PHP Requires
7.0+Wordfence Login Security
Shield: Blocks Bots, Protects Users…7.4+
Business Model
FreeWordfence Login Security
Shield: Blocks Bots, Protects Users…Free
Latest Version
1.1.15Wordfence Login Security
Shield: Blocks Bots, Protects Users…21.2.6

Rating Breakdown

Wordfence Login Security

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

Shield: Blocks Bots, Protects Users…

4.8/5(1,032 reviews)
5
94%
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!

Shield: Blocks Bots, Protects Users… Reviews

by sondrasneed

I hate this expensive, complex plugin

I’m so tired of visitors being locked out of client sites, clients being locked out. I have no idea how to get real support. It’s sold as a simple, robust security plugin, but it’s by no means simple;

by exoduss

Causes critical error

Installed it two times, and each time it completely blocked access to the WordPress dashboard. Had to use FTP to delete this plugin.

by Amanda

Solid Security Plugin with Some Hidden Pitfalls

I’m a web developer and I like Shield Security. It’s solid and offers strong protection. That said, after following their advice to improve my security grade, I couldn’t edit the WordPress Customiz

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wordfence Login Security or Shield: Blocks Bots, Protects Users… more popular?
Wordfence Login Security has 70K+ active installations while Shield: Blocks Bots, Protects Users… has 40K+. Wordfence Login Security is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Wordfence Login Security or Shield: Blocks Bots, Protects Users…?
Wordfence Login Security has a 4/5 rating from 25 reviews, while Shield: Blocks Bots, Protects Users… has a 4.8/5 rating from 1,032 reviews.
Are Wordfence Login Security and Shield: Blocks Bots, Protects Users… free?
Wordfence Login Security is free and Shield: Blocks Bots, Protects Users… is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Wordfence Login Security or Shield: Blocks Bots, Protects Users…?
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 Shield: Blocks Bots, Protects Users… was last updated 1 month ago.

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