WebDefender Security – Protection &… vs SX User Name Security (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
WebDefender Security – Protection &…
1.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, WebDefender Security – Protection &… has a higher user rating (4/5 from 18 reviews) and leads in active installations (1.0K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. WebDefender Security – Protection &… has accumulated 273K+ total downloads while SX User Name Security has 19K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WebDefender Security – Protection &… | SX User Name Security | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4/5 | 4/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 18 | ◄ | 13 |
| Active Installs | 1.0K+ | 1.0K+ | |
| Total Downloads | 273K+ | ◄ | 19K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 months ago | ◄ | 11 months ago |
| First Released | 2016 | 2013 | |
| Age | 10 years | 13 years | |
| WP Requires | 2.8+ | 4.6+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 5.2.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 5.0.2.1 | 2.4 |
Rating Breakdown
WebDefender Security – Protection &…
SX User Name Security
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, WebDefender Security – Protection &… averaged approximately 31 daily downloads while SX User Name Security averaged 4.
Recent Reviews
WebDefender Security – Protection &… Reviews
Scam
Annoying advertising and SCAM. Not trustworthy.
warning – trying to charge credit card for nothing
couple of years ago i tried their plugin and made a huge mistake i gave them and payed with credit card more then 4 years every year twice or more they try to charge me althouge i tried to contact the
Another Liar Claims Free Version
This plugin does not nothing unless you buy it, near $100 bucks a year. Another liar claiming free. It’s only a 30 day trial and you must sign up now to even scan anything much less detection and remo
SX User Name Security Reviews
New chains
New chains, came shackles. Very annoying solution. This remedy is almost worse than the disease.
Parfait
Super plugin Merci
Beware: Changes Are Permanent!
Tried the plugin. Didn’t like the resulting user names. Deactivated and deleted the plugin The changed user names remain. I will have to restore the database from backup.
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