Jetpack Protect vs Wordfence Security
Two WordPress plugins head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
Wordfence Security leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #11, ahead of Jetpack Protect at #354. Over the last 7 days Wordfence Security held its place and Jetpack Protect climbed 1 place. Wordfence Security has the largest install base, roughly 50× the next: 5M+ active installs against 100K+ for Jetpack Protect. Downloads this week: Wordfence Security 3,019,205 and Jetpack Protect 4,754. Ratings: Jetpack Protect 4.6★ from 123 and Wordfence Security 4.7★ from 5,000 reviews.
| Metric | Jetpack Protect | Wordfence Security |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #354 ▲ 1 | #11 ▬ |
| Active installs | 100K+ | 5M+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 4,754 | 3,019,205 |
| Rating | 4.6★ (123) | 4.7★ (5,000) |
| Last updated | Aug 12, 2026 | Sep 8, 2026 |
| Current version | 6.1.0 | 9.0.1 |
| Best rank on record | #354 | #11 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 51 |
| On WordPress.org since | May 2022 | Apr 2012 |
| Sites detected by our detector | 0 | 24 |
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more popular, Jetpack Protect or Wordfence Security?
By active installs, Wordfence Security: 5M+ sites run it against 100K+ for Jetpack Protect, according to WordPress.org figures captured on September 13, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Jetpack Protect or Wordfence Security?
Wordfence Security, at #11 on the WordPress.org popular plugins list today, with Jetpack Protect at #354. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Are Jetpack Protect or Wordfence Security alternatives to each other?
Yes. All of them are security plugins, so a site would normally run one of them. The figures above show which one more WordPress sites choose and how that has changed over time.
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.