WordPress plugin comparison
WP Encryption vs Zen Site Security
At a glance
- WP Encryption has more active installs: 50K+, against 70+ for Zen Site Security.
- On a typical day, WP Encryption is downloaded about 503 times, Zen Site Security about 10.
- Zen Site Security is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review, against 4.9 from 1,146 reviews.
- WP Encryption was updated more recently: Nov 4, 2026, against Sep 21, 2026 for Zen Site Security.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- WP Encryption has been around longer: since 2019, against 2026 for Zen Site Security.
Line by line
WP Encryption leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  WP Encryption |  Zen Site Security |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #764 | #18,936 |
| Active installs | 50K+ | 70+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 15.2K | 230 |
| Rating | 4.9(1.1K) | 5.0(1) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.39 | ×0.35 |
| Last release | 5 days ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 | 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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