WordPress plugin comparison
Cybexsoft Shield vs XO Security
At a glance
- XO Security has more active installs: 30K+, against fewer than 10 for Cybexsoft Shield.
- On a typical day, XO Security is downloaded about 134 times, Cybexsoft Shield about 4.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- Cybexsoft Shield was updated more recently: Oct 24, 2026, against Jul 19, 2026 for XO Security.
- Cybexsoft Shield 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 2026 for Cybexsoft Shield.
Line by line
XO Security leads on 4 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Cybexsoft Shield |  XO Security |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #69,637 | #972 |
| Active installs | Fewer than 10 | 30K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 130 | 5.1K |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | 5.0(11) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.07 | ×1.00 |
| Last release | 17 days ago | 3 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.2 |
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