WordPress plugin comparison
BaseCloud Security Manager vs Kadence Security
At a glance
- Kadence Security has more active installs: 700K+, against 20+ for BaseCloud Security Manager.
- On a typical day, Kadence Security is downloaded about 5,567 times, BaseCloud Security Manager about 3.
- BaseCloud Security Manager is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews, against 4.6 from 3,992 reviews.
- Kadence Security was updated more recently: Oct 14, 2026, against Feb 25, 2026 for BaseCloud Security Manager.
- Kadence Security is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.8.12 for BaseCloud Security Manager.
- Kadence Security has been around longer: since 2010, against 2025 for BaseCloud Security Manager.
Line by line
Kadence Security leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  BaseCloud Security Manager |  Kadence Security |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #27,871 | #88 |
| Active installs | 20+ | 700K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 67 | 416.7K |
| Rating | 5.0(2) | 4.6(4K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 38% |
| Tested up to | 6.8.12 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.16 | ×2.70 |
| Last release | 8 months ago | 25 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
From WordPress.org's public data, refreshed every night. Downloads are WordPress.org's official daily figures for the last 30 days.
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