WordPress plugin comparison
CloudSecure WP Security vs Maasters Security Shield
CloudSecure WP Security
by XServer
200K+ installs5.0
Maasters Security Shield
by The Maasters
Fewer than 10 installs
At a glance
- CloudSecure WP Security has more active installs: 200K+, against fewer than 10 for Maasters Security Shield.
- On a typical day, CloudSecure WP Security is downloaded about 980 times, Maasters Security Shield about 55.
- Maasters Security Shield has no reviews yet.
- Maasters Security Shield was updated more recently: Nov 1, 2026, against Oct 14, 2026 for CloudSecure WP Security.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- CloudSecure WP Security has been around longer: since 2023, against 2026 for Maasters Security Shield.
Line by line
CloudSecure WP Security leads on 4 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric | CloudSecure WP Security | Maasters Security Shield |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #281 | #49,075 |
| Active installs | 200K+ | Fewer than 10 |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 96.4K | 268 |
| Rating | 5.0(2) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.68 | ×0.05 |
| Last release | 26 days ago | 8 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.1 | 7.4 |
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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