WordPress plugin comparison
Sucuri Security vs WordSec
At a glance
- Sucuri Security has more active installs: 600K+, against 10+ for WordSec.
- On a typical day, Sucuri Security is downloaded about 8,219 times, WordSec about 4.
- WordSec is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews, against 4.2 from 386 reviews.
- Sucuri Security was updated more recently: Oct 14, 2026, against Sep 10, 2026 for WordSec.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Sucuri Security has been around longer: since 2011, against 2026 for WordSec.
Line by line
Sucuri Security leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Sucuri Security |  WordSec |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #106 | #29,065 |
| Active installs | 600K+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 619.8K | 111 |
| Rating | 4.2(386) | 5.0(2) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.92 | ×0.19 |
| Last release | 26 days ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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