WordPress plugin comparison
Jetpack vs WP Author Security
At a glance
- Jetpack has more active installs: 3M+, against 400+ for WP Author Security.
- On a typical day, Jetpack is downloaded about 36,475 times, WP Author Security about 4.
- WP Author Security is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews, against 3.7 from 2,410 reviews.
- Jetpack was updated more recently: Nov 3, 2026, against Apr 12, 2023 for WP Author Security.
- Jetpack is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.2.15 for WP Author Security.
- Jetpack has been around longer: since 2011, against 2020 for WP Author Security.
Line by line
Jetpack leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Jetpack |  WP Author Security |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #17 | #9,610 |
| Active installs | 3M+ | 400+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 4.1M | 79 |
| Rating | 3.7(2.4K) | 5.0(2) |
| Support threads resolved | 84% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 6.2.15 |
| Search multiplier | ×7.12 | ×0.02 |
| Last release | 6 days ago | 3 years ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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