WordPress plugin comparison
Sucuri Security vs Xerotact SHIELD-X Security
Sucuri Security
by Sucuri
600K+ installs4.2
Xerotact SHIELD-X Security
by xerotact
Fewer than 10 installs
At a glance
- Sucuri Security has more active installs: 600K+, against fewer than 10 for Xerotact SHIELD-X Security.
- On a typical day, Sucuri Security is downloaded about 8,214 times, Xerotact SHIELD-X Security about 7.
- Xerotact SHIELD-X Security has no reviews yet.
- Xerotact SHIELD-X Security was updated more recently: Oct 27, 2026, against Oct 14, 2026 for Sucuri Security.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Sucuri Security has been around longer: since 2011, against 2026 for Xerotact SHIELD-X Security.
Line by line
Sucuri Security leads on 4 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric | Sucuri Security | Xerotact SHIELD-X Security |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #106 | #66,414 |
| Active installs | 600K+ | Fewer than 10 |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 621.7K | 268 |
| Rating | 4.2(386) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | 67% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.92 | ×0.05 |
| Last release | 27 days ago | 15 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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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