WordPress plugin comparison
Kadence Security vs SX User Name Security
At a glance
- Kadence Security has more active installs: 700K+, against 700+ for SX User Name Security.
- On a typical day, Kadence Security is downloaded about 5,567 times, SX User Name Security about 9.
- Kadence Security is rated higher: 4.6 out of 5 from 3,992 reviews, against 4.0 from 13 reviews.
- Kadence Security was updated more recently: Oct 14, 2026, against Apr 24, 2025 for SX User Name Security.
- Kadence Security is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.8.12 for SX User Name Security.
- Kadence Security has been around longer: since 2010, against 2013 for SX User Name Security.
Line by line
Kadence Security leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Kadence Security |  SX User Name Security |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #88 | #7,662 |
| Active installs | 700K+ | 700+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 413.1K | 178 |
| Rating | 4.6(4K) | 4.0(13) |
| Support threads resolved | 42% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 6.8.12 |
| Search multiplier | ×2.70 | ×0.20 |
| Last release | 26 days ago | 1 year ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 5.2.4 |
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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