WPVulnerability vs Security Ninja – WordPress Security &… (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Security Ninja – WordPress Security &…
7.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, WPVulnerability has a higher user rating (5/5 from 20 reviews) and leads in active installations (10K+ vs 7.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. WPVulnerability has accumulated 535K+ total downloads while Security Ninja – WordPress Security &… has 852K+. Security Ninja – WordPress Security &… has a higher support resolution rate (50% vs 0%).
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WPVulnerability | Security Ninja – WordPress Security &… | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | 4.6/5 |
| Total Reviews | 20 | ► | 99 |
| Active Installs | 10K+ | ◄ | 7.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 535K+ | ► | 852K+ |
| Support Resolution | 0% | ► | 50% |
| Last Updated | 2 months ago | ► | 1 week ago |
| First Released | 2022 | 2016 | |
| Age | 4 years | 10 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.7+ | 4.7+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 4.3.1 | 5.276 |
Rating Breakdown
WPVulnerability
Security Ninja – WordPress Security &…
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, WPVulnerability averaged approximately 381 daily downloads while Security Ninja – WordPress Security &… averaged 330.
Recent Reviews
WPVulnerability Reviews
Wow, most useful wordpress plugin for security!
It is a must have install on every WP project for security and maintaince! 🙂 Backed up by a open API that shares vulnerabilities. Thank you! 😊
Essential plugin
Without a doubt, the most important plugin to install on your WordPress instance.
Mi herramienta principal de diagnóstico
Resume en un solo plugin todas las vulnerabilidades tu WordPress, Plugins y Themes. Para mi es un “musthave” desde hace más de 1 año. Lo instalo en todas mis auditorías.
Security Ninja – WordPress Security &… Reviews
Amazingly user-friendly security plugin
Thank you, Security Ninja! Your plugin is easy to use, provides clear reports of activity, and includes built-in tools that make security a lightweight task. I look forward to incorporating this into
Devenu payant
Pas le choix que de payer… et très cher pour ce que ca apporte ! tant pis, ca sera sans moi
A good plugin to check your security settings with
I like security ninja, and use it on all my sites to check security. It’s really great! The nice thing about this plugin is that it gives you a report of all security settings that need to be improved
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