Shield Security — WordPress Security Plugin
Shield Security – Smart Bot Blocking, Brute-Force Login Protection & File Scanning
by Paul · WordPress.org page · Website
Shield Security has 30,000+ active installs on WordPress.org and 12,791,923 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on August 27, 2026, tested up to WordPress 7.1.
Shield Security at a glance
Is Shield Security well maintained?
Shield Security reviews and ratings
1,038 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.
1,038 reviews
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969
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26
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Where Shield Security ranks on WordPress.org
The rankings we track that Shield Security appears in, and how its position changed over 30 days.
| Ranking | WordPress.org placement | Position | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Security Plugins | #48 by tag, #32 in search | #27 | – |
| Best White Label Plugins | #27 in search, not tagged | #49 | – |
| Best Authentication Plugins | #35 in search, not tagged | #69 | – |
| Best Login Plugins | #56 in search, not tagged | #94 | – |
Shield Security alternatives
Plugins that solve the same problem, ranked by how closely they overlap with Shield Security.
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Really Simple Security 3 million+ installs · 4.9 -
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WP Hide & Security Enhancer 50,000+ installs · 4.4
Details
Smart WordPress security that blocks bots automatically, guides you to what matters, and repairs problems — without drowning you in noise.
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Rankings Shield Security competes in
Tags
- 2FA
- Activity Log
- bots
- firewall
- security
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- Version
- 22.1.3
- Last updated
- Aug 27, 2026
- First published
- Jul 9, 2013
- Requires WordPress
- 5.7
- Tested up to
- 7.1
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
Shield Security FAQ
How many active installs does Shield Security have?
WordPress.org reports 30,000+ active installs for Shield Security as of September 7, 2026.
Is Shield Security still maintained?
Yes. The last release was on August 27, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 7.1.
Does Shield Security have good support?
On the WordPress.org forum, 3 of 5 recent support threads for Shield Security are marked resolved. That is the developer's free support; a paid version usually comes with its own channel.
Is Shield Security free?
Shield Security is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.
Where does Shield Security rank among Security Plugins?
Shield Security is #27 in the WordPress.org Security Plugins ranking.