Gauntlet Security vs Hash Checker (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Gauntlet Security has a higher user rating (5/5 from 8 reviews) and leads in active installations (60 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Gauntlet Security has accumulated 8.1K+ total downloads while Hash Checker has 3.0K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Gauntlet Security | Hash Checker | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 8 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 60 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 8.1K+ | ◄ | 3.0K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 9 years ago | ◄ | 16 years ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2008 | |
| Age | 12 years | 18 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.4+ | 2.0.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.4.1 | 1.2.2 |
Rating
5/5Gauntlet Security
◄Hash CheckerN/A
Total Reviews
8Gauntlet Security
◄Hash Checker0
Active Installs
60Gauntlet Security
◄Hash Checker10
Total Downloads
8.1K+Gauntlet Security
◄Hash Checker3.0K+
Support Resolution
N/AGauntlet Security
Hash CheckerN/A
Last Updated
9 years agoGauntlet Security
◄Hash Checker16 years ago
First Released
2014Gauntlet Security
Hash Checker2008
Age
12 yearsGauntlet Security
Hash Checker18 years
WP Requires
3.4+Gauntlet Security
Hash Checker2.0.1+
PHP Requires
false+Gauntlet Security
Hash Checkerfalse+
Business Model
FreeGauntlet Security
Hash CheckerFree
Latest Version
1.4.1Gauntlet Security
Hash Checker1.2.2
Rating Breakdown
Gauntlet Security
5/5(8 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Hash Checker
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gauntlet Security or Hash Checker more popular?
Gauntlet Security has 60 active installations while Hash Checker has 10. Gauntlet Security is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Gauntlet Security or Hash Checker?
Gauntlet Security has a 5/5 rating from 8 reviews, while Hash Checker has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Gauntlet Security and Hash Checker free?
Gauntlet Security is free and Hash Checker is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Gauntlet Security or Hash Checker?
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?
Gauntlet Security was last updated 9 years ago and Hash Checker was last updated 16 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.