WordPress plugin comparison
Security Optimizer vs WP EXtra
At a glance
- Security Optimizer has more active installs: 1M+, against 6K+ for WP EXtra.
- On a typical day, Security Optimizer is downloaded about 7,827 times, WP EXtra about 37.
- WP EXtra is rated higher: 4.9 out of 5 from 41 reviews, against 4.5 from 158 reviews.
- Security Optimizer was updated more recently: Nov 4, 2026, against Aug 28, 2026 for WP EXtra.
- Security Optimizer resolves more of its support threads: 100% in the last two months, against 0% for WP EXtra.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- WP EXtra has been around longer: since 2019, against 2021 for Security Optimizer.
Line by line
Security Optimizer leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Security Optimizer |  WP EXtra |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #51 | #2,827 |
| Active installs | 1M+ | 6K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 2.6M | 689 |
| Rating | 4.5(158) | 4.9(41) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | 0% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×3.03 | ×0.81 |
| Last release | 5 days ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 | 8.0 |
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