WordPress plugin comparison
WP Fail2Ban Redux vs XO Security
At a glance
- XO Security has more active installs: 30K+, against 7K+ for WP Fail2Ban Redux.
- On a typical day, XO Security is downloaded about 134 times, WP Fail2Ban Redux about 33.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- XO Security was updated more recently: Jul 19, 2026, against May 27, 2025 for WP Fail2Ban Redux.
- XO Security is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.0.8, against 6.8.12 for WP Fail2Ban Redux.
Line by line
XO Security leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  WP Fail2Ban Redux |  XO Security |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #2,488 | #972 |
| Active installs | 7K+ | 30K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 992 | 5.1K |
| Rating | 5.0(15) | 5.0(11) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 6.8.12 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.33 | ×1.00 |
| Last release | 1 year ago | 3 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.2 |
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