# AbyssGuard vs Guard

> AbyssGuard vs Guard compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. AbyssGuard comes out ahead, winning 4 of 6 head-to-head checks against Guard.

**AbyssGuard comes out ahead, winning 4 of 6 head-to-head checks against Guard.** Choose AbyssGuard if you care most about download trend, health score and last updated. Choose Guard if you care most about active installs and downloads (30 days).

| | AbyssGuard | Guard |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | <10 | 10+ ✅ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 65 | 164 ✅ |
| Download trend | +51.2% ✅ | +7.2% |
| Rating | — | — |
| Reviews | 0 | 0 |
| Health score | 36/100 ✅ | 23/100 |
| Last updated | 7 months ago ✅ | 10 years ago |
| Tested up to | WP 6.9.10 ✅ | WP 4.7.38 |
| Support resolved | — | — |
| Requires PHP | 7.0+ | Any |
| First released | Mar 2026 | Jul 2016 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, AbyssGuard or Guard?
AbyssGuard comes out ahead, winning 4 of 6 head-to-head checks against Guard. Choose AbyssGuard if you care most about download trend, health score and last updated. Choose Guard if you care most about active installs and downloads (30 days).

### Is AbyssGuard more popular than Guard?
Guard is the more popular of the two with 10+ active installs, compared with <10 for AbyssGuard.

### Can I use AbyssGuard and Guard together?
Both plugins cover anti-hack and security, so most sites only need one. Running two plugins that do the same job can cause conflicts and slow your site down — pick the one that fits best and remove the other.

### Are AbyssGuard and Guard free?
Yes. Both are free to download from the official WordPress.org plugin directory. Either may also offer paid upgrades from its developer.


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