WordPress plugin comparison
Passwords Evolved vs WP Smart Security
At a glance
- Passwords Evolved has more active installs: 400+, against 20+ for WP Smart Security.
- On a typical day, Passwords Evolved is downloaded about 29 times, WP Smart Security about 2.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- Passwords Evolved was updated more recently: Mar 23, 2025, against Mar 18, 2016 for WP Smart Security.
- Passwords Evolved is tested with a newer WordPress: 6.8.0, against 4.4.34 for WP Smart Security.
- WP Smart Security has been around longer: since 2016, against 2018 for Passwords Evolved.
Line by line
Passwords Evolved leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Passwords Evolved |  WP Smart Security |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #9,541 | #26,005 |
| Active installs | 400+ | 20+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 606 | 37 |
| Rating | 5.0(2) | 5.0(1) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 6.8.0 | 4.4.34 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.19 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 1 year ago | 10 years ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 | – |
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