WordPress plugin comparison
Forge12 Security vs Patchstack
At a glance
- Patchstack has more active installs: 100K+, against 80+ for Forge12 Security.
- On a typical day, Patchstack is downloaded about 1,000 times, Forge12 Security about 22.
- Forge12 Security has no reviews yet.
- Forge12 Security was updated more recently: Nov 3, 2026, against Jul 28, 2026 for Patchstack.
- Forge12 Security is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for Patchstack.
- Patchstack has been around longer: since 2021, against 2026 for Forge12 Security.
Line by line
Patchstack leads on 4 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Forge12 Security |  Patchstack |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #17,888 | #289 |
| Active installs | 80+ | 100K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 1.2K | 28.9K |
| Rating | No ratings | 4.8(62) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 0% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.26 | ×1.13 |
| Last release | 5 days ago | 3 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 8.1 | 5.6 |
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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