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Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… vs Plugin Compatibility Checker (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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Plugin Compatibility Checker

Plugin Compatibility Checker

3.8(8)

8.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 months ago
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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 8.0K+). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… has accumulated 407M+ total downloads while Plugin Compatibility Checker has 86K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
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Plugin Compatibility Checker3.8/5
Total Reviews
4,847Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
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Plugin Compatibility Checker8
Active Installs
5.0M+Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
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Plugin Compatibility Checker8.0K+
Total Downloads
407M+Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
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Plugin Compatibility Checker86K+
Support Resolution
85%Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
Plugin Compatibility CheckerN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoWordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
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Plugin Compatibility Checker3 months ago
First Released
2012Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
Plugin Compatibility Checker2020
Age
14 yearsWordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
Plugin Compatibility Checker6 years
WP Requires
4.7+Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
Plugin Compatibility Checker5.0+
PHP Requires
7.0+Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
Plugin Compatibility Checker7.2+
Business Model
Free + PremiumWordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
Plugin Compatibility CheckerFree
Latest Version
8.1.4Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
Plugin Compatibility Checker7.0.4

Rating Breakdown

Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…

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

Plugin Compatibility Checker

3.8/5(8 reviews)
5
50%
4
13%
3
13%
2
13%
1
13%

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.

Plugin Compatibility Checker Reviews

by rubigma

Actually prevented a break on upgrade

The free version gave me a basic idea, but the paid version was way more useful. It caught PHP issues that I wouldn’t have noticed before updating. Glad I upgraded because it saved me time fixing erro

by bhammondCVL

Not useful without $20/month subscription

The plugin will only check major-version compatibility (6, 7, 8) without paying $20/month for a service subscription. If you want to try that, go for it. The free version, though, will not tell you mu

by Li-An

A joke ?

The plugin checks in free version up to php 8.0+ compatibility. Who needs to know if a plugin is compatible with an obsolete version of php ?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… or Plugin Compatibility Checker more popular?
Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… has 5.0M+ active installations while Plugin Compatibility Checker has 8.0K+. Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… or Plugin Compatibility Checker?
Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… has a 4.7/5 rating from 4,847 reviews, while Plugin Compatibility Checker has a 3.8/5 rating from 8 reviews.
Are Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… and Plugin Compatibility Checker free?
Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… is free + premium and Plugin Compatibility Checker is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… or Plugin Compatibility Checker?
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 Plugin Compatibility Checker was last updated 3 months ago.

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