WordPress plugin comparison
Nexura Security vs Patchstack
At a glance
- Patchstack has more active installs: 100K+, against 20+ for Nexura Security.
- On a typical day, Patchstack is downloaded about 1,000 times, Nexura Security about 13.
- Patchstack is rated higher: 4.8 out of 5 from 62 reviews, against 3.0 from 2 reviews.
- Nexura Security was updated more recently: Oct 26, 2026, against Jul 28, 2026 for Patchstack.
- Nexura 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 Nexura Security.
Line by line
Patchstack leads on 5 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Nexura Security |  Patchstack |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #26,162 | #288 |
| Active installs | 20+ | 100K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 347 | 29.2K |
| Rating | 3.0(2) | 4.8(62) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 0% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.19 | ×1.13 |
| Last release | 14 days ago | 3 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 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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