# ShieldUp – Bad Bots, Scrapers, Attackers

> ShieldUp has 80+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews and 101 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 35/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** ShieldUp shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 80+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 35/100 on our health check.

**ShieldUp helps you to tackle bad bots, scrapers, hackers, enhancing website security and optimizing performance for a seamless user experience.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 80+
- **Total downloads:** 2,149
- **Downloads (30 days):** 101 (+102% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 3 reviews
- **Health score:** 35/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.1
- **Last updated:** Nov 17, 2024
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.7.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.3.2+, PHP 7.2.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** shieldup (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/shieldup/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/shieldup/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [Activity Log](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/activity-log/) | #15 | 91 |
| [bad bots](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/bad-bots/) | #2 | 4 |
| [performance](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/performance/) | >100 | 1,009 |
| [protection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/protection/) | #37 | 113 |
| [security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/security/) | >100 | 1,623 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Activity Log | >100 | 2,232 |
| bad bots | #46 | 248 |
| performance | >100 | 10,000 |
| protection | >100 | 5,693 |
| security | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WP Activity Log](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-security-audit-log/) | 300K+ | 4.7/5 (488) | Sep 23, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 2 | [Activity Log – Monitor User and Agent Changes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/aryo-activity-log/) | 200K+ | 4.3/5 (74) | Sep 7, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 3 | [Stream – Activity Log & Audit Trail](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/stream/) | 70K+ | 4.3/5 (76) | Aug 31, 2026 | 68/100 |
| 4 | [Shield Security – Smart Bot Blocking, Brute-Force Login Protection & File Scanning](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-simple-firewall/) | 30K+ | 4.8/5 (1,039) | Oct 5, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 5 | [User Activity Tracking and Log](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/user-activity-tracking-and-log/) | 2K+ | 3.5/5 (34) | Oct 8, 2026 | 70/100 |
| 6 | [Activity Logs, User Activity Tracking, Multisite Activity Log from Logtivity](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/logtivity/) | 2K+ | 5/5 (4) | Oct 7, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 7 | [WP Admin Audit](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-admin-audit/) | 1K+ | 3.7/5 (6) | Oct 3, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 8 | [Login Armor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/login-armor/) | 500+ | 5/5 (6) | Oct 8, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 9 | [Activity Log Pro – User Activity Log, Audit Log & Security Monitor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/activity-log-pro/) | 400+ | 5/5 (15) | Sep 22, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 10 | [Logify WP – Activity Log & User Audit Log](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/logify-wp/) | 300+ | 5/5 (2) | Aug 27, 2026 | 72/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is ShieldUp free?
Yes. ShieldUp is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is ShieldUp safe to use in 2026?
ShieldUp shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 80+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 35/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use ShieldUp?
ShieldUp is active on 80+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,149 times since it launched in January 2024. It was downloaded 101 times in the last 30 days.

### Does ShieldUp work with WordPress 7.1?
ShieldUp is officially tested up to WordPress 6.7.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does ShieldUp need?
ShieldUp requires PHP 7.2.1 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was ShieldUp last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on November 17, 2024 (2 years ago).

### Who makes ShieldUp?
ShieldUp is developed and maintained by shieldup.

### What are the best alternatives to ShieldUp?
The most popular alternatives to ShieldUp are WP Activity Log (300K+ installs), Activity Log (200K+ installs) and Stream (70K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/shieldup/ · Generated 2026-10-09 11:11 UTC by PageForge