Alex Set Favicon vs Hello Security (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, Hello Security has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) while Alex Set Favicon leads in active installations (30 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Alex Set Favicon has accumulated 7.0K+ total downloads while Hello Security has 1.6K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Alex Set Favicon | Hello Security | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 2.5/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 2 | 2 | |
| Active Installs | 30 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 7.0K+ | ◄ | 1.6K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 12 years ago | ► | 10 years ago |
| First Released | 2011 | 2015 | |
| Age | 15 years | 11 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.5.1+ | 3.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 8.0 | 1.0 |
Rating
2.5/5Alex Set Favicon
►Hello Security5/5
Total Reviews
2Alex Set Favicon
Hello Security2
Active Installs
30Alex Set Favicon
◄Hello Security10
Total Downloads
7.0K+Alex Set Favicon
◄Hello Security1.6K+
Support Resolution
N/AAlex Set Favicon
Hello SecurityN/A
Last Updated
12 years agoAlex Set Favicon
►Hello Security10 years ago
First Released
2011Alex Set Favicon
Hello Security2015
Age
15 yearsAlex Set Favicon
Hello Security11 years
WP Requires
3.5.1+Alex Set Favicon
Hello Security3.0+
PHP Requires
false+Alex Set Favicon
Hello Securityfalse+
Business Model
FreeAlex Set Favicon
Hello SecurityFree
Latest Version
8.0Alex Set Favicon
Hello Security1.0
Rating Breakdown
Alex Set Favicon
2.5/5(2 reviews)
5
0%
4
50%
3
0%
2
0%
1
50%
Hello Security
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Alex Set Favicon or Hello Security more popular?
Alex Set Favicon has 30 active installations while Hello Security has 10. Alex Set Favicon is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Alex Set Favicon or Hello Security?
Alex Set Favicon has a 2.5/5 rating from 2 reviews, while Hello Security has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Alex Set Favicon and Hello Security free?
Alex Set Favicon is free and Hello Security is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Alex Set Favicon or Hello Security?
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?
Alex Set Favicon was last updated 12 years ago and Hello Security was last updated 10 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.