WordPress plugin comparison
Duo Universal vs XO Security
At a glance
- XO Security has more active installs: 30K+, against 2K+ for Duo Universal.
- On a typical day, XO Security is downloaded about 134 times, Duo Universal about 27.
- XO Security is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 11 reviews, against 4.0 from 1 review.
- XO Security was updated more recently: Jul 19, 2026, against Jan 6, 2026 for Duo Universal.
- XO Security is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.0.8, against 6.9.11 for Duo Universal.
- XO Security has been around longer: since 2016, against 2024 for Duo Universal.
Line by line
XO Security leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Duo Universal |  XO Security |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #4,251 | #972 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 30K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 484 | 5.1K |
| Rating | 4.0(1) | 5.0(11) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 6.9.11 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.43 | ×1.00 |
| Last release | 10 months ago | 3 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.3.16 | 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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