WordPress plugin comparison
Kadence Security vs Security Ninja For MainWP
At a glance
- Kadence Security has more active installs: 700K+, against 400+ for Security Ninja For MainWP.
- On a typical day, Kadence Security is downloaded about 5,089 times, Security Ninja For MainWP about 36.
- Security Ninja For MainWP is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review, against 4.6 from 3,992 reviews.
- Security Ninja For MainWP was updated more recently: Oct 28, 2026, against Oct 14, 2026 for Kadence Security.
- Kadence Security is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for Security Ninja For MainWP.
- Kadence Security has been around longer: since 2010, against 2022 for Security Ninja For MainWP.
Line by line
Kadence Security leads on 5 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Kadence Security |  Security Ninja For MainWP |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #88 | #9,344 |
| Active installs | 700K+ | 400+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 417.7K | 1.3K |
| Rating | 4.6(4K) | 5.0(1) |
| Support threads resolved | 42% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×2.70 | ×0.53 |
| Last release | 26 days ago | 12 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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