WordPress plugin comparison
Vortix Web Security vs XO Security
At a glance
- XO Security has more active installs: 30K+, against fewer than 10 for Vortix Web Security.
- On a typical day, XO Security is downloaded about 134 times, Vortix Web Security about 3.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- Vortix Web Security was updated more recently: Oct 3, 2026, against Jul 19, 2026 for XO Security.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.0.8.
- XO Security has been around longer: since 2016, against 2026 for Vortix Web Security.
Line by line
XO Security leads on 4 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Vortix Web Security |  XO Security |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #67,988 | #972 |
| Active installs | Fewer than 10 | 30K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 81 | 5.1K |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | 5.0(11) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.07 | ×1.00 |
| Last release | 1 month ago | 3 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 8.0 | 7.2 |
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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