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Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… vs LoginShield for WordPress (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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LoginShield for WordPress

LoginShield for WordPress

0(0)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 4 years ago
View LoginShield for WordPress

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 10). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… has accumulated 407M+ total downloads while LoginShield for WordPress has 7.8K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
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LoginShield for WordPressN/A
Total Reviews
4,847Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
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LoginShield for WordPress0
Active Installs
5.0M+Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
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LoginShield for WordPress10
Total Downloads
407M+Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
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LoginShield for WordPress7.8K+
Support Resolution
85%Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
LoginShield for WordPressN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoWordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
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LoginShield for WordPress4 years ago
First Released
2012Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
LoginShield for WordPress2021
Age
14 yearsWordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
LoginShield for WordPress5 years
WP Requires
4.7+Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
LoginShield for WordPress4.4+
PHP Requires
7.0+Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
LoginShield for WordPress5.2+
Business Model
Free + PremiumWordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
LoginShield for WordPressFree
Latest Version
8.1.4Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
LoginShield for WordPress1.0.16

Rating Breakdown

Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…

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

LoginShield for WordPress

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.

LoginShield for WordPress Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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