WordPress plugin comparison
Read Only Mode vs Zen Site Security
At a glance
- Zen Site Security has more active installs: 60+, against 10+ for Read Only Mode.
- On a typical day, Zen Site Security is downloaded about 10 times, Read Only Mode about 1.
- Read Only Mode has no reviews yet.
- Zen Site Security was updated more recently: Sep 21, 2026, against Apr 18, 2026 for Read Only Mode.
- Zen Site Security is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.9.11 for Read Only Mode.
Line by line
Zen Site Security leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Read Only Mode |  Zen Site Security |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #47,784 | #18,936 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 60+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 38 | 220 |
| Rating | No ratings | 5.0(1) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 6.9.11 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.11 | ×0.34 |
| Last release | 6 months ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 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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