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

Admin Optimizer

5(1)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 5 days ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Admin Optimizer 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 Optimizer has 1.1K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
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Admin Optimizer5/5
Total Reviews
4,847Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
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Admin Optimizer1
Active Installs
5.0M+Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
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Admin Optimizer10
Total Downloads
407M+Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
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Admin Optimizer1.1K+
Support Resolution
85%Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
Admin OptimizerN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoWordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
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Admin Optimizer5 days ago
First Released
2012Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
Admin Optimizer2025
Age
14 yearsWordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
Admin Optimizer1 year
WP Requires
4.7+Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
Admin Optimizer5.5+
PHP Requires
7.0+Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
Admin Optimizer7.4.0+
Business Model
Free + PremiumWordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
Admin OptimizerFree
Latest Version
8.1.4Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
Admin Optimizer1.8.0

Rating Breakdown

Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…

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

Admin Optimizer

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 Optimizer Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… or Admin Optimizer more popular?
Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… has 5.0M+ active installations while Admin Optimizer 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 Optimizer?
Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… has a 4.7/5 rating from 4,847 reviews, while Admin Optimizer has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… and Admin Optimizer free?
Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… is free + premium and Admin Optimizer is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… or Admin Optimizer?
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 Optimizer was last updated 5 days ago.

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