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Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… vs Encode Shortcode (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
View Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
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Encode Shortcode

Encode Shortcode

0(0)

0 active installs

Free

Updated 7 years ago
View Encode Shortcode

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 4,847 reviews) and leads in active installations (5.0M+ vs 0). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… has accumulated 407M+ total downloads while Encode Shortcode has 1.1K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
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Encode ShortcodeN/A
Total Reviews
4,847Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
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Encode Shortcode0
Active Installs
5.0M+Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
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Encode Shortcode0
Total Downloads
407M+Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
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Encode Shortcode1.1K+
Support Resolution
85%Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
Encode ShortcodeN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoWordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
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Encode Shortcode7 years ago
First Released
2012Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
Encode Shortcode2019
Age
14 yearsWordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
Encode Shortcode7 years
WP Requires
4.7+Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
Encode Shortcode4.9+
PHP Requires
7.0+Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
Encode Shortcodefalse+
Business Model
Free + PremiumWordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
Encode ShortcodeFree
Latest Version
8.1.4Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
Encode Shortcode1.0.3

Rating Breakdown

Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…

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

Encode Shortcode

0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
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.

Encode Shortcode Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… or Encode Shortcode more popular?
Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… has 5.0M+ active installations while Encode Shortcode has 0. Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… or Encode Shortcode?
Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… has a 4.7/5 rating from 4,847 reviews, while Encode Shortcode has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… and Encode Shortcode free?
Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… is free + premium and Encode Shortcode is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… or Encode Shortcode?
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 Encode Shortcode was last updated 7 years ago.

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