WordPress plugin comparison
FluentAuth vs Hard Guard Security
At a glance
- FluentAuth has more active installs: 10K+, against 10+ for Hard Guard Security.
- On a typical day, FluentAuth is downloaded about 566 times, Hard Guard Security about 6.
- Hard Guard Security has no reviews yet.
- FluentAuth was updated more recently: Nov 3, 2026, against Oct 13, 2026 for Hard Guard Security.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- FluentAuth has been around longer: since 2022, against 2026 for Hard Guard Security.
Line by line
FluentAuth leads on 5 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  FluentAuth |  Hard Guard Security |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #1,664 | #30,704 |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 22.2K | 212 |
| Rating | 4.1(36) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.72 | ×0.13 |
| Last release | 6 days ago | 27 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.3 | 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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