WordPress plugin comparison
CloudSecure WP Security vs WordSec
At a glance
- CloudSecure WP Security has more active installs: 200K+, against 10+ for WordSec.
- On a typical day, CloudSecure WP Security is downloaded about 980 times, WordSec about 4.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- CloudSecure WP Security was updated more recently: Oct 14, 2026, against Sep 10, 2026 for WordSec.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- CloudSecure WP Security has been around longer: since 2023, against 2026 for WordSec.
Line by line
CloudSecure WP Security leads on 5 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  CloudSecure WP Security |  WordSec |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #281 | #29,070 |
| Active installs | 200K+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 96.4K | 114 |
| Rating | 5.0(2) | 5.0(2) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.68 | ×0.19 |
| Last release | 26 days ago | 2 months 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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