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Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… vs Shellshock Check (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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Shellshock Check

Shellshock Check

5(4)

30 active installs

Free

Updated 10 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Shellshock Check has a higher user rating (5/5 from 4 reviews) while Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… leads in active installations (5.0M+ vs 30). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… has accumulated 407M+ total downloads while Shellshock Check has 3.9K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
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Shellshock Check5/5
Total Reviews
4,847Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
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Shellshock Check4
Active Installs
5.0M+Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
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Shellshock Check30
Total Downloads
407M+Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
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Shellshock Check3.9K+
Support Resolution
85%Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
Shellshock CheckN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoWordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
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Shellshock Check10 years ago
First Released
2012Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
Shellshock Check2014
Age
14 yearsWordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
Shellshock Check12 years
WP Requires
4.7+Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
Shellshock Check3.0+
PHP Requires
7.0+Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
Shellshock Checkfalse+
Business Model
Free + PremiumWordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
Shellshock CheckFree
Latest Version
8.1.4Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
Shellshock Check1.1.0

Rating Breakdown

Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…

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

Shellshock Check

5/5(4 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… Reviews

by hrldcpr

Free peace of mind

Gives me some peace of mind, even with the free license.

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

Shellshock Check Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… or Shellshock Check more popular?
Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… has 5.0M+ active installations while Shellshock Check has 30. Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… or Shellshock Check?
Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… has a 4.7/5 rating from 4,847 reviews, while Shellshock Check has a 5/5 rating from 4 reviews.
Are Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… and Shellshock Check free?
Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… is free + premium and Shellshock Check is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… or Shellshock Check?
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 Shellshock Check was last updated 10 years ago.

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