WordPress plugin comparison
Small WP Security vs Zen Site Security
At a glance
- Zen Site Security has more active installs: 70+, against 40+ for Small WP Security.
- On a typical day, Zen Site Security is downloaded about 10 times, Small WP Security about 1.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- Zen Site Security was updated more recently: Sep 21, 2026, against Aug 21, 2018 for Small WP Security.
- Zen Site Security is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 4.9.35 for Small WP Security.
- Small WP Security has been around longer: since 2018, against 2026 for Zen Site Security.
Line by line
Zen Site Security leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Small WP Security |  Zen Site Security |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #21,408 | #18,936 |
| Active installs | 40+ | 70+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 30 | 230 |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | 5.0(1) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 4.9.35 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×0.35 |
| Last release | 8 years ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 8.0 |
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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