WordPress plugin comparison
Basic Security vs Jetpack
At a glance
- Jetpack has more active installs: 3M+, against 200+ for Basic Security.
- On a typical day, Jetpack is downloaded about 35,002 times, Basic Security about 8.
- Basic Security is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review, against 3.7 from 2,409 reviews.
- Jetpack was updated more recently: Nov 3, 2026, against Oct 28, 2026 for Basic Security.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Jetpack has been around longer: since 2011, against 2021 for Basic Security.
Line by line
Jetpack leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Basic Security |  Jetpack |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #11,716 | #17 |
| Active installs | 200+ | 3M+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 191 | 4.1M |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | 3.7(2.4K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 84% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.46 | ×7.05 |
| Last release | 11 days ago | 5 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 | 7.4 |
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