WordPress plugin comparison
Kadence Security vs Limit Login Attempts (Spam Protection)
Kadence Security
by Nexcess
700K+ installs4.6
Limit Login Attempts (Spam Protection)
by wp-buy
200+ installs3.9
At a glance
- Kadence Security has more active installs: 700K+, against 200+ for Limit Login Attempts (Spam Protection).
- On a typical day, Kadence Security is downloaded about 5,089 times, Limit Login Attempts (Spam Protection) about 9.
- Kadence Security is rated higher: 4.6 out of 5 from 3,992 reviews, against 3.9 from 7 reviews.
- Kadence Security was updated more recently: Oct 14, 2026, against Jun 15, 2025 for Limit Login Attempts (Spam Protection).
- Kadence Security is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.8.12 for Limit Login Attempts (Spam Protection).
- Kadence Security has been around longer: since 2010, against 2020 for Limit Login Attempts (Spam Protection).
Line by line
Kadence Security leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric | Kadence Security | Limit Login Attempts (Spam Protection) |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #88 | #12,500 |
| Active installs | 700K+ | 200+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 410.9K | 188 |
| Rating | 4.6(4K) | 3.9(7) |
| Support threads resolved | 42% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 6.8.12 |
| Search multiplier | ×2.70 | ×0.17 |
| Last release | 27 days ago | 1 year ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.2 |
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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