XO Security — WordPress Security Plugin
by ishitaka · WordPress.org page · Website
XO Security has 30,000+ active installs on WordPress.org and 405,512 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on July 19, 2026, tested up to WordPress 7.0.4.
XO Security at a glance
Is XO Security well maintained?
XO Security reviews and ratings
11 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.
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Where XO Security ranks on WordPress.org
The rankings we track that XO Security appears in, and how its position changed over 30 days.
| Ranking | WordPress.org placement | Position | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Security Plugins | #52 by tag, #16 in search | #19 | – |
| Best Authentication Plugins | #27 in search, not tagged | #53 | – |
| Best Login Plugins | #22 by tag, not in search | #61 | – |
| Best Anti-Spam Plugins | #39 in search, not tagged | #69 | – |
| Best CAPTCHA Plugins | #61 in search, not tagged | #96 | – |
XO Security alternatives
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WP Hide & Security Enhancer 50,000+ installs · 4.4 -
hCaptcha for WP 70,000+ installs · 4.6 -
Simple CAPTCHA with Cloudflare Turnstile 200,000+ installs · 4.7 -
Wordfence Security 5 million+ installs · 4.7
Details
XO Security is a plugin to enhance login related security.
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Rankings XO Security competes in
Tags
- Brute Force
- login
- maintenance
- security
- two factor
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- Version
- 3.11.0
- Last updated
- Jul 19, 2026
- First published
- Jan 18, 2016
- Requires WordPress
- 6.0
- Tested up to
- 7.0.4
- Requires PHP
- 7.2
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
XO Security FAQ
How many active installs does XO Security have?
WordPress.org reports 30,000+ active installs for XO Security as of September 7, 2026.
Is XO Security still maintained?
Yes. The last release was on July 19, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 7.0.4.
Is XO Security free?
XO Security is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.
Where does XO Security rank among Security Plugins?
XO Security is #19 in the WordPress.org Security Plugins ranking.