MalCare vs Solid Security:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Solid Security had more branded searches than MalCare among WordPress security plugins worldwide. Solid Security had about 14,800 branded searches, while MalCare had 4,400. Solid Security made up 5.7% of all WordPress security plugin searches we track, and MalCare accounted for 1.7%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about WordPress security plugins, Solid Security appeared in two of the five answers and MalCare in one. Solid Security was mentioned before MalCare in two out of three answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Solid Security, about 3 searches for every 1 for MalCare
Who does AI mention more?
Solid Security, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, MalCare in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Solid Security, named ahead of MalCare in 2 of 3 answers
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Top WordPress security plugins in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Solid Security was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. MalCare was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Solid Security was listed before MalCare in two out of three answers that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Wordfence1st
Sucuri2nd- Solid Security3rd
Patchstack4th
MalCare5th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Sucuri5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Wordfence5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Solid Security2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Patchstack2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- MalCare1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about WordPress security plugins
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which WordPress security plugin should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best WordPress security plugins?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best WordPress security plugin for a small website?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“wordpress security plugin”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“secure wordpress site”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is MalCare or Solid Security more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for MalCare and Solid Security by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five WordPress security plugins we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Solid Security, MalCare. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Sucuri | Wordfence | Solid Security | MalCare | Patchstack |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 71.3% | 15.6% | 8.9% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Nov 2025 | 72.1% | 15.9% | 7.3% | 3.2% | 1.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 78.2% | 11.7% | 6.6% | 2.4% | 1% |
| Jan 2026 | 78.6% | 11.6% | 6.7% | 2% | 1.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 71.4% | 15.7% | 8.8% | 2.6% | 1.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 71.2% | 15.7% | 8.8% | 2.6% | 1.7% |
| Apr 2026 | 71.3% | 15.4% | 8.6% | 2.6% | 2.1% |
| May 2026 | 76.2% | 12.7% | 7.4% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Jun 2026 | 72.7% | 14.7% | 8.4% | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Jul 2026 | 75.3% | 13.3% | 7.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Aug 2026 | 75% | 13.2% | 7.4% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Sep 2026 | 81.3% | 9.9% | 5.7% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
How has the MalCare and Solid Security comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Solid Security was ahead of MalCare in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, MalCare’s share of searches among WordPress security plugins worldwide moved from 2.7% to 1.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 4.4K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Solid Security’s share of searches among WordPress security plugins worldwide moved from 8.9% to 5.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 14.8K.
How did search popularity change for WordPress security plugins worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Solid Security lost share of searches among WordPress security plugins worldwide, from 7.4% to 5.7%.
In September 2026, MalCare lost share of searches among WordPress security plugins worldwide, from 2.2% to 1.7%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using MalCare’s and Solid Security’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
MalCare
1 branded search term
- malcare
Solid Security
1 branded search term
- solid security
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