WordPress plugin comparison
WPBruiser Security vs Security Hardener
At a glance
- WPBruiser Security has more active installs: 10K+, against 200+ for Security Hardener.
- On a typical day, WPBruiser Security is downloaded about 417 times, Security Hardener about 8.
- Security Hardener has no reviews yet.
- WPBruiser Security was updated more recently: Nov 7, 2026, against Oct 28, 2026 for Security Hardener.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- WPBruiser Security has been around longer: since 2014, against 2025 for Security Hardener.
Line by line
WPBruiser Security leads on 5 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  WPBruiser Security |  Security Hardener |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #1,788 | #11,769 |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 200+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 38.2K | 316 |
| Rating | 4.6(213) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | 80% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.33 | ×0.33 |
| Last release | 2 days ago | 12 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 8.2 |
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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