WordPress plugin comparison
Kadence Security vs VCNS Security Automation Manager
Kadence Security
by Nexcess
700K+ installs4.6
VCNS Security Automation Manager
by Simon Jackson
Fewer than 10 installs
At a glance
- Kadence Security has more active installs: 700K+, against fewer than 10 for VCNS Security Automation Manager.
- On a typical day, Kadence Security is downloaded about 5,089 times, VCNS Security Automation Manager about 6.
- VCNS Security Automation Manager has no reviews yet.
- VCNS Security Automation Manager was updated more recently: Nov 10, 2026, against Oct 14, 2026 for Kadence Security.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Kadence Security has been around longer: since 2010, against 2026 for VCNS Security Automation Manager.
Line by line
Kadence Security leads on 4 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric | Kadence Security | VCNS Security Automation Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #88 | #71,589 |
| Active installs | 700K+ | Fewer than 10 |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 410.9K | 171 |
| Rating | 4.6(4K) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | 42% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×2.70 | ×0.05 |
| Last release | 27 days ago | today |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 8.1 |
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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