WordPress plugin comparison
CloudSecure WP Security vs WP Author Security
CloudSecure WP Security
by XServer
200K+ installs5.0
WP Author Security
by mgm security partners GmbH
400+ installs5.0
At a glance
- CloudSecure WP Security has more active installs: 200K+, against 400+ for WP Author Security.
- On a typical day, CloudSecure WP Security is downloaded about 980 times, WP Author Security about 4.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- CloudSecure WP Security was updated more recently: Oct 14, 2026, against Apr 12, 2023 for WP Author Security.
- CloudSecure WP Security is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.2.15 for WP Author Security.
- WP Author Security has been around longer: since 2020, against 2023 for CloudSecure WP Security.
Line by line
CloudSecure WP Security leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric | CloudSecure WP Security | WP Author Security |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #281 | #9,610 |
| Active installs | 200K+ | 400+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 96.4K | 79 |
| Rating | 5.0(2) | 5.0(2) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 6.2.15 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.68 | ×0.02 |
| Last release | 26 days ago | 3 years 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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