WordPress plugin comparison
CloudSecure WP Security vs XO Security
At a glance
- CloudSecure WP Security has more active installs: 200K+, against 30K+ for XO Security.
- On a typical day, CloudSecure WP Security is downloaded about 980 times, XO Security about 158.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- CloudSecure WP Security was updated more recently: Oct 14, 2026, against Jul 19, 2026 for XO Security.
- CloudSecure WP Security is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for XO Security.
- XO Security has been around longer: since 2016, against 2023 for CloudSecure WP Security.
Line by line
CloudSecure WP Security leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  CloudSecure WP Security |  XO Security |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #281 | #972 |
| Active installs | 200K+ | 30K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 96.4K | 5K |
| Rating | 5.0(2) | 5.0(11) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.68 | ×1.00 |
| Last release | 26 days ago | 3 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.1 | 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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