Security by CleanTalk vs Shield Security
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
Security by CleanTalk leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #887, ahead of Shield Security at #937. Over the last 7 days Security by CleanTalk slipped 5 places and Shield Security climbed 2 places. Security by CleanTalk has the largest install base, roughly 1.3× the next: 40K+ active installs against 30K+ for Shield Security. Downloads this week: Security by CleanTalk 29,324 and Shield Security 16,910. Ratings: Security by CleanTalk 4.8★ from 397 and Shield Security 4.8★ from 1,039 reviews.
| Metric | Security by CleanTalk | Shield Security |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #887 ▼ 5 | #937 ▲ 2 |
| Active installs | 40K+ | 30K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 29,324 | 16,910 |
| Rating | 4.8★ (397) | 4.8★ (1,039) |
| Last updated | Oct 27, 2026 | Oct 27, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.191 | 22.3.4 |
| Best rank on record | #882 | #921 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Aug 2016 | Jul 2013 |
| Sites detected by our detector | 0 | 1 |
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, Security by CleanTalk or Shield Security?
By active installs, Security by CleanTalk: 40K+ sites run it against 30K+ for Shield Security, according to WordPress.org figures captured on November 2, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Security by CleanTalk or Shield Security?
Security by CleanTalk, at #887 on the WordPress.org popular plugins list today, with Shield Security at #937. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Are Security by CleanTalk or Shield Security 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.