Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware Scan, and Login Security vs Limit Login Attempts Reloaded – Login Security, Brute Force Protection, Firewall: Which Is Faster for WordPress?
Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware Scan, and Login Security
B-5M+ installs · 4.7/5 rating
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Limit Login Attempts Reloaded – Login Security, Brute Force Protection, Firewall
B-2M+ installs · 4.9/5 rating
Overall Winner
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware Scan, and Login Security | Limit Login Attempts Reloaded – Login Security, Brute Force Protection, Firewall |
|---|---|---|
| Active Installs | 5.0M+ | 2.0M+ |
| User Rating | 4.7/5 | 4.9/5 |
| Speed Score | B- | B- |
| Tested Up To | WP 6.9.1 | WP 6.9.1 |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 | N/A |
| Last Updated | 2025-12-20 | 2026-01-12 |
| Total Downloads | 405.9M+ | 79.2M+ |
Verdict
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware Scan, and Login Security or Limit Login Attempts Reloaded – Login Security, Brute Force Protection, Firewall?
Both plugins score similarly on speed metrics.
Which should I use, Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware Scan, and Login Security or Limit Login Attempts Reloaded – Login Security, Brute Force Protection, Firewall?
Limit Login Attempts Reloaded – Login Security, Brute Force Protection, Firewall is our overall recommendation based on speed, features, and user ratings.
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