Security Optimizer – The All-In-One… vs Expire User Passwords (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Security Optimizer – The All-In-One…

Security Optimizer – The All-In-One…

4.5(153)

1.0M+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 days ago
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VS
Expire User Passwords

Expire User Passwords

4.2(5)

3.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Security Optimizer – The All-In-One… has a higher user rating (4.5/5 from 153 reviews) and leads in active installations (1.0M+ vs 3.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Security Optimizer – The All-In-One… has accumulated 32M+ total downloads while Expire User Passwords has 58K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.5/5Security Optimizer – The All-In-One…
Expire User Passwords4.2/5
Total Reviews
153Security Optimizer – The All-In-One…
Expire User Passwords5
Active Installs
1.0M+Security Optimizer – The All-In-One…
Expire User Passwords3.0K+
Total Downloads
32M+Security Optimizer – The All-In-One…
Expire User Passwords58K+
Support Resolution
80%Security Optimizer – The All-In-One…
Expire User PasswordsN/A
Last Updated
4 days agoSecurity Optimizer – The All-In-One…
Expire User Passwords1 month ago
First Released
2021Security Optimizer – The All-In-One…
Expire User Passwords2019
Age
5 yearsSecurity Optimizer – The All-In-One…
Expire User Passwords7 years
WP Requires
4.7+Security Optimizer – The All-In-One…
Expire User Passwords4.0+
PHP Requires
7.0+Security Optimizer – The All-In-One…
Expire User Passwords8.1+
Business Model
FreeSecurity Optimizer – The All-In-One…
Expire User PasswordsFree
Latest Version
1.6.0Security Optimizer – The All-In-One…
Expire User Passwords1.4.2

Rating Breakdown

Security Optimizer – The All-In-One…

4.5/5(153 reviews)
5
84%
4
3%
3
3%
2
2%
1
8%

Expire User Passwords

4.2/5(5 reviews)
5
60%
4
20%
3
0%
2
20%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Security Optimizer – The All-In-One… Reviews

by sahara8

Good Security Control

Installed it to improve my site security. The interface is simple, and most features work well. Had to tweak a few settings, but nothing complicated. Overall, pretty useful plugin. tnx devs. T

by Apple.WP-Dev

sgs_whitelist_wp_content custom filter doesn’t work

This plugin seems to be designed for SiteGround hosting only. I am using SiteGround, and the plugin works well except for the file whitelisting feature. I applied the sgs_whitelist_wp_content custom f

by dongermibbs

Horrible. Clashes with everything. Breaches GDPR

This plugin has caused nothing but endless problems. It clashes with Elementor and Papal payment plugins. Of course, all Siteground do is blame the other companies, as if their plugin is perfect. W

Expire User Passwords Reviews

by odvir

Stopped working on new WordPress version

Excellent plugin. Unfortunately, after the new WordPress update, it blocks managed users from logging in.

by nasseryo

Everything’s good, need just an update

Everything in the title

by Henry Douglas

Great plugin.

Excellent plugin, solved my problem.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Security Optimizer – The All-In-One… or Expire User Passwords more popular?
Security Optimizer – The All-In-One… has 1.0M+ active installations while Expire User Passwords has 3.0K+. Security Optimizer – The All-In-One… is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Security Optimizer – The All-In-One… or Expire User Passwords?
Security Optimizer – The All-In-One… has a 4.5/5 rating from 153 reviews, while Expire User Passwords has a 4.2/5 rating from 5 reviews.
Are Security Optimizer – The All-In-One… and Expire User Passwords free?
Security Optimizer – The All-In-One… is free and Expire User Passwords is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Security Optimizer – The All-In-One… or Expire User Passwords?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Security Optimizer – The All-In-One… was last updated 4 days ago and Expire User Passwords was last updated 1 month ago.

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