WordPress plugin comparison
Owl Security vs Patchstack
At a glance
- Patchstack has more active installs: 100K+, against 10+ for Owl Security.
- On a typical day, Patchstack is downloaded about 1,000 times, Owl Security about 3.
- Owl Security has no reviews yet.
- Owl Security was updated more recently: Sep 9, 2026, against Jul 28, 2026 for Patchstack.
- Owl 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 Owl Security.
Line by line
Patchstack leads on 4 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Owl Security |  Patchstack |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #31,905 | #288 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 100K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 42 | 29.2K |
| Rating | No ratings | 4.8(62) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 0% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.13 | ×1.13 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 3 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 5.6 |
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