Comparison
Ongoing Defender vs MIDA for Shopify store protection
If you're using MIDA Fraud Filter and want checkout protection without paying more to unlock it, Ongoing Defender is the stronger choice, with every feature in one flat $9.99 plan. This page breaks down the differences between MIDA and Ongoing Defender, so you can see which one protects your store best as it grows.
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What merchants say after switching to Ongoing Defender
“The app is good and a good value for money. Customer service is responsive. Good solution to stop copying of imagery.”
Shipton Mill · United Kingdom
“I really love this app! The customer support is 100% AMAZING and highly recommend them. :) If you're considering getting this...don't hesitate. Worked immediately after installing. Thank you so much and I love this app!”
Glitter Lambs · United States
“Its a great app to disable right clicks on the website. The support team is also very helpful and quick to respond to questions.”
Moraltive · Switzerland
“Our website was copied by Chinese hackers, and Ongoing Defender has helped us secure our website”
Surf Station Store · United States
Ongoing Defender vs MIDA at a glance
Checkout protection in the main plan
With MIDA, blocking fraudsters at checkout and hiding payment and shipping methods need the $19 Unlimited plan. With Ongoing Defender, they're in the one $9.99 plan.
The same price on Shopify Plus
MIDA asks Shopify Plus stores to move to its $39 plan. Ongoing Defender is $9.99 a month for every store, whatever your Shopify plan.
Protection on phones too
Press-and-hold image saving is blocked on iPhone and Android, and right-click can be blocked on images only, so links still open in new tabs.
A longer free trial
Try every feature for 5 days with Ongoing Defender, compared with MIDA's 3-day trial.
Why Shopify stores switch from MIDA to Ongoing Defender
Every feature, one flat price
Content protection, country, VPN and Tor blocking, checkout rules and card-testing protection, all in one $9.99 plan. No tiers to outgrow, no add-ons and no per-visitor fees, however busy your store gets.
Ongoing Defender
$9.99/month
- Content protection
- Country, VPN and Tor blocking
- Checkout rules
- Card-testing protection
- Unlimited visitors
One plan · Everything included
Protection that works on phones too
Most shoppers browse on their phones, so press-and-hold image saving is blocked on iPhone and Android. On desktop, you can block right-click on images only, so links still open in new tabs.
Open Image in New Tab
Save Image As…
Copy Image
Copy Image Address
Protected by Ongoing Defender
Never block the wrong person
Let your team, VIPs and wholesale buyers through by IP, email or customer tag. Google and link previews always see your store, and you can test any checkout before a rule goes live.
Always let in
- You and your teamExcluded by IP or email
- Wholesale customersTagged “wholesale”
- Google and BingAlways see your store
- Link previewsFacebook, Pinterest, WhatsApp
Security and data protection
Checkout rules run on Shopify's own servers, even on Shop Pay and Apple Pay. Visitor IP addresses are never stored, and your customer and country lists never appear in your store's code.
Security and privacy
- IP addresses never stored
- Your lists never in your store's code
- Rules enforced by Shopify
- Works on Shop Pay and Apple Pay
Fair, flat pricing as your store grows
$9.99
Ongoing Defender, unlimited plan
$19
MIDA, Unlimited plan
What you pay for each feature
The monthly price you need to get each feature with each app.
| Feature | MIDA | Ongoing Defender |
|---|---|---|
| Block customers at checkout by email, phone or name | $19/mo | $9.99/mo |
| Hide payment and shipping methods from fraudsters | $19/mo | $9.99/mo |
| Everything above, on a Shopify Plus store | $39/mo | $9.99/mo |
| Only with Ongoing Defender | ||
| Right-click blocked on images only, so links still work | Not offered | Included |
| Image drag protection | Not offered | Included |
| Press-and-hold image saving blocked on iPhone and Android | Not offered | Included |
| Block street addresses at checkout | Not offered | Included |
| Block customer tags at checkout | Not offered | Included |
| Visitor IP addresses never stored | Not offered | Included |
| Free trial | 3 days | 5 days |
MIDA prices from its Shopify App Store listing (checked November 4, 2026) and features from its help docs (checked November 4, 2026). Plans and features can change.
How to switch from MIDA to Ongoing Defender
- 1
Install Ongoing Defender
Add it from the Shopify App Store and switch on the app embed. Your photos and text are protected straight away.
- 2
Add your rules
Add the countries, networks and customers you block today. You can block a customer straight from their page in Shopify admin.
- 3
You're protected 24/7
Your photos, storefront and checkout are protected around the clock, with checkout rules enforced by Shopify itself.
Questions about switching
How do I move my blocklist from MIDA?+
Add your countries, IP addresses, emails, phone numbers and addresses in Ongoing Defender in a few clicks. You can also block customers straight from Shopify's Customers page, up to 250 at a time.
Will my store be unprotected while I switch from MIDA?+
No. Set up Ongoing Defender first and test your rules, then switch MIDA off. Your store stays protected the whole time.
Can I run Ongoing Defender and MIDA together?+
We recommend one protection app at a time, so rules never overlap and every visitor gets one clear answer. Switch over once Defender is set up.
How long does it take to set up?+
About a minute. Install from the Shopify App Store, switch on the app embed and click Save. Content protection is on from the start, and you can add countries, networks and checkout rules whenever you're ready.
Can I keep my own stop page?+
Yes. Blocked visitors see your own heading and message, with a live preview as you type. You can point them to the store that does serve them, so you keep the sale.
Will my team or wholesale customers get blocked?+
No. Let your team in by IP address, and VIPs or wholesale buyers by email or customer tag. Defender warns you before a rule would block you, and you can exclude your own IP in one click.
Does it stop card testers?+
Yes, automatically. When the same email, phone or address checks out again and again, that detail is blocked, and blocked buyers see no payment methods to test cards against.
Does it work on Shopify Plus?+
Yes, at the same $9.99 a month. Checkout rules are enforced by Shopify on every paid plan, including Shop Pay, Apple Pay and Google Pay.
Will it affect my SEO?+
No. Google, Bing and link previews always see your store, so your rankings, Shopping listings and shared links keep working.
Will it slow down my store?+
No. Defender is a tiny app embed, about 4 KB, and nothing is written into your theme.
Do I need a developer?+
No. There's no code to add. Everything is set up with switches and lists in the app.
What if it isn't right for my store?+
Every feature is in the 5-day free trial, and you can uninstall from Shopify admin at any time. Nothing is left in your theme, and if you reinstall within 48 hours your rules come back.
Protect your store with Ongoing Defender
Install in a minute. Protected from the moment you do.
Install on Shopify5.0 on the Shopify App Store · 5-day free trial