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Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… vs SMSTunnel (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(4,858)

5.0M+ active installs

Free + Premium

Updated 3 months ago
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SMSTunnel

SMSTunnel

0(0)

0 active installs

Free

Updated 1 week ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 4,858 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 SMSTunnel has 41.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
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SMSTunnelN/A
Total Reviews
4,858Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
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SMSTunnel0
Active Installs
5.0M+Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
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SMSTunnel0
Total Downloads
407M+Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
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SMSTunnel41
Support Resolution
79%Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
SMSTunnelN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoWordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
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SMSTunnel1 week ago
First Released
2012Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
SMSTunnel2026
Age
14 yearsWordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
SMSTunnel1 month
WP Requires
4.7+Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
SMSTunnel5.0+
PHP Requires
7.0+Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
SMSTunnel7.4+
Business Model
Free + PremiumWordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
SMSTunnelFree
Latest Version
8.1.4Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
SMSTunnel1.0.6

Rating Breakdown

Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…

4.7/5(4,858 reviews)
5
90%
4
2%
3
1%
2
1%
1
5%

SMSTunnel

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

Recent Reviews

Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… Reviews

by kafdagi3462

Muhteşem bir eklenti

Tek kelime MUHTEŞEM

by dominicasselin96

An indispensable tool

Good tools for WordPress, even the free version has very good protection

by David

Needs Some Work

Wordfence Security is okay for basic protection. The setup was fine, and it does the job. But sometimes feels heavy and a bit confusing. It could be more user-friendly. Not bad, but can improve.

SMSTunnel Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… or SMSTunnel more popular?
Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… has 5.0M+ active installations while SMSTunnel 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 SMSTunnel?
Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… has a 4.7/5 rating from 4,858 reviews, while SMSTunnel has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… and SMSTunnel free?
Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… is free + premium and SMSTunnel is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… or SMSTunnel?
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 SMSTunnel was last updated 1 week ago.

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