Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware Scan, and Login Security vs Sucuri Security – Auditing, Malware Scanner and Security Hardening: Which Is Faster for WordPress?
Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware Scan, and Login Security
A5M+ installs · 4.7/5 rating
Overall Winner
VS
Sucuri Security – Auditing, Malware Scanner and Security Hardening
A600K+ installs · 4.2/5 rating
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware Scan, and Login Security | Sucuri Security – Auditing, Malware Scanner and Security Hardening |
|---|---|---|
| Active Installs | 5.0M+ | 600K+ |
| User Rating | 4.7/5 | 4.2/5 |
| TTFB Impact | -1ms | -3ms |
| Memory Impact | +0KB | +0KB |
| Extra DB Queries | +0 | +1 |
| Speed Score | A | A |
| Tested Up To | WP 6.9.1 | WP 6.9.1 |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 | N/A |
| Last Updated | 2025-12-20 | 2026-01-08 |
| Total Downloads | 405.9M+ | 32.7M+ |
Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware Scan, and Login Security or Sucuri Security – Auditing, Malware Scanner and Security Hardening?
In our benchmark tests, Sucuri Security – Auditing, Malware Scanner and Security Hardening adds only +-3ms to TTFB, while Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware Scan, and Login Security adds +-1ms. Sucuri Security – Auditing, Malware Scanner and Security Hardening is the faster choice.
Which uses less memory, Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware Scan, and Login Security or Sucuri Security – Auditing, Malware Scanner and Security Hardening?
Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware Scan, and Login Security adds +0KB to peak memory usage, while Sucuri Security – Auditing, Malware Scanner and Security Hardening adds +0KB.
How many extra database queries does each plugin add?
Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware Scan, and Login Security adds +0 queries per page load, while Sucuri Security – Auditing, Malware Scanner and Security Hardening adds +1 queries.
Which should I use, Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware Scan, and Login Security or Sucuri Security – Auditing, Malware Scanner and Security Hardening?
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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