WordPress plugin comparison
Kadence Security vs HT Security
At a glance
- Kadence Security has more active installs: 700K+, against 100+ for HT Security.
- On a typical day, Kadence Security is downloaded about 5,089 times, HT Security about 7.
- HT Security is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review, against 4.6 from 3,992 reviews.
- Kadence Security was updated more recently: Oct 14, 2026, against Aug 10, 2026 for HT Security.
- Kadence Security is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for HT Security.
- Kadence Security has been around longer: since 2010, against 2025 for HT Security.
Line by line
Kadence Security leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Kadence Security |  HT Security |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #88 | #14,665 |
| Active installs | 700K+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 417.7K | 113 |
| Rating | 4.6(4K) | 5.0(1) |
| Support threads resolved | 42% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×2.70 | ×0.39 |
| Last release | 26 days ago | 3 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 8.2 |
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