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Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… vs Admin Notify (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
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Admin Notify

Admin Notify

5(1)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 11 months ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Admin Notify has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… leads in active installations (5.0M+ vs 10). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… has accumulated 407M+ total downloads while Admin Notify has 766.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
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Admin Notify5/5
Total Reviews
4,847Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
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Admin Notify1
Active Installs
5.0M+Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
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Admin Notify10
Total Downloads
407M+Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
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Admin Notify766
Support Resolution
85%Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
Admin NotifyN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoWordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
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Admin Notify11 months ago
First Released
2012Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
Admin Notify2025
Age
14 yearsWordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
Admin Notify1 year
WP Requires
4.7+Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
Admin Notify5.0+
PHP Requires
7.0+Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
Admin Notifyfalse+
Business Model
Free + PremiumWordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
Admin NotifyFree
Latest Version
8.1.4Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
Admin Notify1.0.5

Rating Breakdown

Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…

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

Admin Notify

5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

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.

Admin Notify Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… or Admin Notify more popular?
Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… has 5.0M+ active installations while Admin Notify has 10. Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… or Admin Notify?
Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… has a 4.7/5 rating from 4,847 reviews, while Admin Notify has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… and Admin Notify free?
Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… is free + premium and Admin Notify is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… or Admin Notify?
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 Admin Notify was last updated 11 months ago.

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