WordPress plugin comparison
Security Hardener vs XO Security
At a glance
- XO Security has more active installs: 30K+, against 200+ for Security Hardener.
- On a typical day, XO Security is downloaded about 134 times, Security Hardener about 8.
- Security Hardener has no reviews yet.
- Security Hardener was updated more recently: Oct 28, 2026, against Jul 19, 2026 for XO Security.
- Security Hardener is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for XO Security.
- XO Security has been around longer: since 2016, against 2025 for Security Hardener.
Line by line
XO Security leads on 4 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Security Hardener |  XO Security |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #11,769 | #972 |
| Active installs | 200+ | 30K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 316 | 5.1K |
| Rating | No ratings | 5.0(11) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.33 | ×1.00 |
| Last release | 12 days ago | 3 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 8.2 | 7.2 |
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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