All-In-One Security (AIOS) – Security and Firewall vs Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware Scan, and Login Security: Which Is Faster for WordPress?

All-In-One Security (AIOS) – Security and Firewall
A-1M+ installs · 4.7/5 rating
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Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware Scan, and Login Security
A-5M+ installs · 4.7/5 rating
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Head-to-Head Benchmark
| Metric | All-In-One Security (AIOS) | Wordfence Security |
|---|---|---|
| ⚡ Activation TTFB | +10 ms | +-1 ms |
| ⚡ Activation Memory | +0 MB | +0 MB |
| ⚡ Activation Queries | +5 | +0 |
| 🏠 Homepage TTFB | +7 ms | +-2 ms |
| 🏠 Homepage Memory | +2 MB | +0 MB |
| 🏠 Homepage Queries | +5 | +0 |
| ⚙️ WP Admin TTFB | +16 ms | +-1 ms |
| ⚙️ WP Admin Memory | +0 MB | +0 MB |
| ⚙️ WP Admin Queries | +6 | +0 |
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | All-In-One Security (AIOS) – Security and Firewall | Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware Scan, and Login Security |
|---|---|---|
| Active Installs | 1.0M+ | 5.0M+ |
| User Rating | 4.7/5 | 4.7/5 |
| TTFB Impact | +10ms | -1ms |
| Memory Impact | +0KB | +0KB |
| Extra DB Queries | +5 | +0 |
| Speed Score | A- | A |
| Tested Up To | WP 6.9.1 | WP 6.9.1 |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 | 7.0 |
| Last Updated | 2026-01-28 | 2025-12-20 |
| Total Downloads | 36.0M+ | 405.9M+ |
Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, All-In-One Security (AIOS) u2013 Security and Firewall or Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware Scan, and Login Security?
In our benchmark tests, Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware Scan, and Login Security adds only +-1ms to TTFB, while All-In-One Security (AIOS) u2013 Security and Firewall adds +10ms. Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware Scan, and Login Security is the faster choice.
Which uses less memory, All-In-One Security (AIOS) u2013 Security and Firewall or Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware Scan, and Login Security?
All-In-One Security (AIOS) u2013 Security and Firewall adds +0KB to peak memory usage, while Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware Scan, and Login Security adds +0KB.
How many extra database queries does each plugin add?
All-In-One Security (AIOS) u2013 Security and Firewall adds +5 queries per page load, while Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware Scan, and Login Security adds +0 queries.
Which should I use, All-In-One Security (AIOS) u2013 Security and Firewall or Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware Scan, and Login Security?
Based on our performance benchmarks and user ratings, Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware Scan, and Login Security is our overall recommendation. However, both are solid choices u2014 pick based on your specific needs.
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