WordPress plugin comparison
HT Security vs Patchstack
At a glance
- Patchstack has more active installs: 100K+, against 100+ for HT Security.
- On a typical day, Patchstack is downloaded about 1,000 times, HT Security about 7.
- HT Security is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review, against 4.8 from 62 reviews.
- HT Security was updated more recently: Aug 10, 2026, against Jul 28, 2026 for Patchstack.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.0.8.
- Patchstack has been around longer: since 2021, against 2025 for HT Security.
Line by line
Patchstack leads on 4 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  HT Security |  Patchstack |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #14,692 | #289 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 100K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 129 | 29.2K |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | 4.8(62) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 0% |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.39 | ×1.13 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 3 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 8.2 | 5.6 |
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