How popular isMalCare in search?
In September 2026, there were an estimated 4.4K branded searches for MalCare worldwide which held steady over the last 12 months. MalCare holds 1.8% estimated Share of Search among WordPress security plugins worldwide and is ranked 3rd of 4 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
Sucuri86.3%
Wordfence10.5%
MalCare1.8%
Patchstack1.5%
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Which WordPress security plugins compete with MalCare?
Share of Search by month for Sucuri, Wordfence, MalCare. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Sucuri | Wordfence | MalCare | Patchstack |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 78.3% | 17.2% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| Nov 2025 | 77.8% | 17.1% | 3.5% | 1.6% |
| Dec 2025 | 83.7% | 12.6% | 2.6% | 1.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 84.2% | 12.5% | 2.1% | 1.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 78.3% | 17.2% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| Mar 2026 | 78.1% | 17.2% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| Apr 2026 | 78% | 16.9% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
| May 2026 | 82.3% | 13.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% |
| Jun 2026 | 79.4% | 16.1% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Jul 2026 | 81.3% | 14.3% | 2.4% | 2% |
| Aug 2026 | 81% | 14.3% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Sep 2026 | 86.3% | 10.5% | 1.8% | 1.5% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 86.3% | 211K | +40.8% | +5.3 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 10.5% | 25.6K | -3% | -3.8 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 1.8% | 4.4K | 0% | -0.6 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 1.5% | 3.6K | -18.2% | -0.9 points |
1.
Sucuri86.3%
Held 1st. 211K estimated branded searches, +40.8% vs prior month. Share +5.3 points.
10.5%
Held 2nd. 25.6K estimated branded searches, -3% vs prior month. Share -3.8 points.
3.
MalCare1.8%
Held 3rd. 4.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.
1.5%
Held 4th. 3.6K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.9 points.
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How has branded search demand for MalCare changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for MalCare worldwide held steady at 4.4K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, MalCare’s estimated Share of Search among WordPress security plugins worldwide decreased from 2.9% to 1.8%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, MalCare’s estimated Share of Search among WordPress security plugins worldwide peaked at 3.5% in November 2025 and was lowest at 1.8% in September 2026.
How did search popularity change for WordPress security plugins worldwide in September 2026?
4 changes

In September 2026, Sucuri gained estimated Share of Search among WordPress security plugins worldwide, from 81% to 86.3%.

In September 2026, Wordfence lost estimated Share of Search among WordPress security plugins worldwide, from 14.3% to 10.5%.

In September 2026, Patchstack lost estimated Share of Search among WordPress security plugins worldwide, from 2.4% to 1.5%.

In September 2026, MalCare lost estimated Share of Search among WordPress security plugins worldwide, from 2.4% to 1.8%.
Where does MalCare compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firewall brands | 5th of 5 | 0.17% | Show ranking |
| WordPress security plugins | 3rd of 4 | 1.8% | Shown above |
How is MalCare measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using MalCare’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
1 branded search term
- malcare
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