WordPress plugin comparison
Brute Force Protector vs XO Security
At a glance
- XO Security has more active installs: 30K+, against 10+ for Brute Force Protector.
- On a typical day, XO Security is downloaded about 134 times, Brute Force Protector about 2.
- Brute Force Protector has no reviews yet.
- XO Security was updated more recently: Jul 19, 2026, against May 25, 2026 for Brute Force Protector.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.0.8.
- XO Security has been around longer: since 2016, against 2026 for Brute Force Protector.
Line by line
XO Security leads on 5 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Brute Force Protector |  XO Security |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #47,391 | #972 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 30K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 48 | 5.1K |
| Rating | No ratings | 5.0(11) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.13 | ×1.00 |
| Last release | 5 months ago | 3 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.2 | 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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