WordPress plugin comparison
AdminEase vs Kadence Security
At a glance
- Kadence Security has more active installs: 700K+, against 70+ for AdminEase.
- On a typical day, Kadence Security is downloaded about 5,089 times, AdminEase about 12.
- AdminEase is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews, against 4.6 from 3,992 reviews.
- AdminEase was updated more recently: Nov 4, 2026, against Oct 14, 2026 for Kadence Security.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Kadence Security has been around longer: since 2010, against 2025 for AdminEase.
Line by line
Kadence Security leads on 4 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  AdminEase |  Kadence Security |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #19,044 | #88 |
| Active installs | 70+ | 700K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 347 | 417.7K |
| Rating | 5.0(4) | 4.6(4K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 42% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.35 | ×2.70 |
| Last release | 5 days ago | 26 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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