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Security Optimizer – The All-In-One… vs WP Ghost (Hide My WP Ghost) – Security… (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 3 days ago
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WP Ghost (Hide My WP Ghost) – Security…

WP Ghost (Hide My WP Ghost) – Security…

4.5(371)

100K+ active installs

Free

Updated Yesterday
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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 100K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Security Optimizer – The All-In-One… has accumulated 32M+ total downloads while WP Ghost (Hide My WP Ghost) – Security… has 2.5M+. WP Ghost (Hide My WP Ghost) – Security… has a higher support resolution rate (86% vs 80%).

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.5/5Security Optimizer – The All-In-One…
WP Ghost (Hide My WP Ghost) – Security…4.5/5
Total Reviews
153Security Optimizer – The All-In-One…
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WP Ghost (Hide My WP Ghost) – Security…371
Active Installs
1.0M+Security Optimizer – The All-In-One…
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WP Ghost (Hide My WP Ghost) – Security…100K+
Total Downloads
32M+Security Optimizer – The All-In-One…
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WP Ghost (Hide My WP Ghost) – Security…2.5M+
Support Resolution
80%Security Optimizer – The All-In-One…
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WP Ghost (Hide My WP Ghost) – Security…86%
Last Updated
3 days agoSecurity Optimizer – The All-In-One…
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WP Ghost (Hide My WP Ghost) – Security…Yesterday
First Released
2021Security Optimizer – The All-In-One…
WP Ghost (Hide My WP Ghost) – Security…2016
Age
5 yearsSecurity Optimizer – The All-In-One…
WP Ghost (Hide My WP Ghost) – Security…10 years
WP Requires
4.7+Security Optimizer – The All-In-One…
WP Ghost (Hide My WP Ghost) – Security…5.8+
PHP Requires
7.0+Security Optimizer – The All-In-One…
WP Ghost (Hide My WP Ghost) – Security…7.4+
Business Model
FreeSecurity Optimizer – The All-In-One…
WP Ghost (Hide My WP Ghost) – Security…Free
Latest Version
1.6.0Security Optimizer – The All-In-One…
WP Ghost (Hide My WP Ghost) – Security…7.0.00

Rating Breakdown

Security Optimizer – The All-In-One…

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

WP Ghost (Hide My WP Ghost) – Security…

4.5/5(371 reviews)
5
85%
4
1%
3
2%
2
2%
1
9%

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

WP Ghost (Hide My WP Ghost) – Security… Reviews

by tguhany

A very, very great addition

A truly fantastic addition! And the technical support team is incredibly helpful. Every day we see new and improved updates that, with God’s grace, help the website achieve complete protection. Tha

by Ivison Ramos

Muito bom, funcional e prático!

O Hide My WP Ghost é fácil de usar e possui praticamente todos os recursos para proteger seu site WordPress. Continuem assim, vocês estão fazendo um ótimo trabalho! Hide My WP Ghost is easy to use

by Adrian McMaster

WP Ghost has realy good support

WP Ghost is a really good plugin. I used Lite mode on most of my websites but now use a paid Pro Version of my main four websites that was getting attacked by rogue bots. The pro verson allows me to s

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Security Optimizer – The All-In-One… or WP Ghost (Hide My WP Ghost) – Security… more popular?
Security Optimizer – The All-In-One… has 1.0M+ active installations while WP Ghost (Hide My WP Ghost) – Security… has 100K+. 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 WP Ghost (Hide My WP Ghost) – Security…?
Security Optimizer – The All-In-One… has a 4.5/5 rating from 153 reviews, while WP Ghost (Hide My WP Ghost) – Security… has a 4.5/5 rating from 371 reviews.
Are Security Optimizer – The All-In-One… and WP Ghost (Hide My WP Ghost) – Security… free?
Security Optimizer – The All-In-One… is free and WP Ghost (Hide My WP Ghost) – Security… is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Security Optimizer – The All-In-One… or WP Ghost (Hide My WP Ghost) – Security…?
As of April 2026, Security Optimizer – The All-In-One… has a 80% support resolution rate while WP Ghost (Hide My WP Ghost) – Security… has a 86% rate.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Security Optimizer – The All-In-One… was last updated 3 days ago and WP Ghost (Hide My WP Ghost) – Security… was last updated Yesterday.

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