WordPress plugin comparison
HT Security vs XO Security
At a glance
- XO Security has more active installs: 30K+, against 100+ for HT Security.
- On a typical day, XO Security is downloaded about 158 times, HT Security about 7.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- HT Security was updated more recently: Aug 10, 2026, against Jul 19, 2026 for XO Security.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.0.8.
- XO Security has been around longer: since 2016, against 2025 for HT Security.
Line by line
XO Security leads on 4 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  HT Security |  XO Security |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #14,638 | #972 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 30K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 119 | 5K |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | 5.0(11) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.39 | ×1.00 |
| Last release | 3 months ago | 3 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 8.2 | 7.2 |
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