WordPress plugin comparison
BotBlocker Security vs Security Optimizer
At a glance
- Security Optimizer has more active installs: 1M+, against 3K+ for BotBlocker Security.
- On a typical day, Security Optimizer is downloaded about 7,827 times, BotBlocker Security about 116.
- BotBlocker Security is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 12 reviews, against 4.5 from 158 reviews.
- BotBlocker Security was updated more recently: Nov 7, 2026, against Nov 4, 2026 for Security Optimizer.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Security Optimizer has been around longer: since 2021, against 2025 for BotBlocker Security.
Line by line
Security Optimizer leads on 4 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  BotBlocker Security |  Security Optimizer |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #3,696 | #51 |
| Active installs | 3K+ | 1M+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 3.2K | 2.6M |
| Rating | 5.0(12) | 4.5(158) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.99 | ×3.03 |
| Last release | 2 days ago | 5 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.0 |
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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