Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… vs Password Strength Requirements for… (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
5.0M+ active installs
Free + Premium
Password Strength Requirements for…
100 active installs
Free
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 100). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… has accumulated 407M+ total downloads while Password Strength Requirements for… has 983.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… | Password Strength Requirements for… | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 4,847 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 5.0M+ | ◄ | 100 |
| Total Downloads | 407M+ | ◄ | 983 |
| Support Resolution | 85% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 months ago | ◄ | 1 year ago |
| First Released | 2012 | 2024 | |
| Age | 14 years | 2 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.7+ | 5.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.0+ | 7.0+ | |
| Business Model | Free + Premium | Free | |
| Latest Version | 8.1.4 | 1.1.0 |
Rating Breakdown
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Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… Reviews
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.
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
Muito profissional e seguro
Está dando a segurança que precisamos para o site.
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