AntiVirus vs Security Ninja For MainWP
Two WordPress plugins head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
These aren’t all alternatives to each other — they do different jobs — so this page compares popularity only, not features.
At a glance
AntiVirus leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,083, ahead of Security Ninja For MainWP at #9,325. Over the last 7 days AntiVirus held its place and Security Ninja For MainWP slipped 86 places. AntiVirus has the largest install base, roughly 75× the next: 30K+ active installs against 400+ for Security Ninja For MainWP. Downloads this week: AntiVirus 720 and Security Ninja For MainWP 179. Ratings: AntiVirus 4.1★ from 23 and Security Ninja For MainWP 5★ from 1 reviews.
| Metric | AntiVirus | Security Ninja For MainWP |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,083 ▬ | #9,325 ▼ 86 |
| Active installs | 30K+ | 400+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 720 | 179 |
| Rating | 4.1★ (23) | 5★ (1) |
| Last updated | Sep 20, 2026 | Oct 7, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.6.2 | 2.3.3 |
| Best rank on record | #1,076 | #8,312 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Feb 2009 | Apr 2022 |
Highlighted cells mark the strongest figure in each row. Rank and installs are from the latest WordPress.org capture; downloads are the last seven captured days.
Ranking history Lower is better
Active installs
Downloads per day
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more popular, AntiVirus or Security Ninja For MainWP?
By active installs, AntiVirus: 30K+ sites run it against 400+ for Security Ninja For MainWP, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 17, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, AntiVirus or Security Ninja For MainWP?
AntiVirus, at #1,083 on the WordPress.org popular plugins list today, with Security Ninja For MainWP at #9,325. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Are AntiVirus or Security Ninja For MainWP alternatives to each other?
Not all of them. Some of these plugins do different jobs and many sites run more than one. This page compares their popularity, not their features.
Where do these numbers come from?
WordPress.org publishes each plugin’s active install count and its position on the popular list. This site records both every day, along with per-day downloads and ratings, so the charts above show how the plugins have moved over time rather than a single day.