WordPress plugin comparison
Basic Security vs CloudSecure WP Security
At a glance
- CloudSecure WP Security has more active installs: 200K+, against 200+ for Basic Security.
- On a typical day, CloudSecure WP Security is downloaded about 1,134 times, Basic Security about 8.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- Basic Security was updated more recently: Oct 28, 2026, against Oct 14, 2026 for CloudSecure WP Security.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Basic Security has been around longer: since 2021, against 2023 for CloudSecure WP Security.
Line by line
CloudSecure WP Security leads on 4 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Basic Security |  CloudSecure WP Security |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #11,671 | #281 |
| Active installs | 200+ | 200K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 183 | 95.9K |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | 5.0(2) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.46 | ×1.68 |
| Last release | 11 days ago | 25 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 | 7.1 |
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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