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Hostinger Tools vs XO Security (2026)

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

Hostinger Tools

Hostinger Tools

3.1(27)

3.0M+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 days ago
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XO Security

XO Security

5(11)

30K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 months ago
View XO Security

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, XO Security has a higher user rating (5/5 from 11 reviews) while Hostinger Tools leads in active installations (3.0M+ vs 30K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Hostinger Tools has accumulated 17M+ total downloads while XO Security has 353K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
3.1/5Hostinger Tools
►
XO Security5/5
Total Reviews
27Hostinger Tools
◄
XO Security11
Active Installs
3.0M+Hostinger Tools
◄
XO Security30K+
Total Downloads
17M+Hostinger Tools
◄
XO Security353K+
Support Resolution
83%Hostinger Tools
XO SecurityN/A
Last Updated
2 days agoHostinger Tools
◄
XO Security3 months ago
First Released
2023Hostinger Tools
XO Security2016
Age
3 yearsHostinger Tools
XO Security10 years
WP Requires
5.5+Hostinger Tools
XO Security4.9+
PHP Requires
8.1+Hostinger Tools
XO Security5.6+
Business Model
FreeHostinger Tools
XO SecurityFree
Latest Version
3.0.62Hostinger Tools
XO Security3.10.8

Rating Breakdown

Hostinger Tools

3.1/5(27 reviews)
5
44%
4
7%
3
4%
2
4%
1
41%

XO Security

5/5(11 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Hostinger Tools Reviews

by anjali00

Smooth Site Tools

Hostinger Tools made a few site tasks really easy for me. It worked fast, felt simple, and saved my time. Everything was smoother than I expected. Easy 5-star.

by elaindougall

Super Handy Tool

Using this with Hostinger n it works really smoothly. Makes managing site stuff way easier cz everything is in one place. No confusion, setup was quick too. Really helpful, tnkz!

by hakeemstone

Good Site Helper

Installed it recently. Works smooth n saves time on daily tasks. Interface is clear n beginner friendly. Not perfect yet, still a solid tool for regular use.

XO Security Reviews

by imawc

Awesome!

This plugin is lightweight and easy to use, so I recommend it.

by まーちゅう

What a great plugin!

It’s my top recommendation for security plugins on WordPress sites.It includes all the security features I need.

by altmmc

基本的なセキュリティ機能が揃っています

タイトル通りです。AIOS等の定番プラグインと比べると機能は少ないですが、必要最低限の対策が揃っており設定が非常にわかりやすいので使いやすいです。これだけでは不安という人はBBQ Firewallを併用すると良いです。

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hostinger Tools or XO Security more popular?
Hostinger Tools has 3.0M+ active installations while XO Security has 30K+. Hostinger Tools is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Hostinger Tools or XO Security?
Hostinger Tools has a 3.1/5 rating from 27 reviews, while XO Security has a 5/5 rating from 11 reviews.
Are Hostinger Tools and XO Security free?
Hostinger Tools is free and XO Security is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Hostinger Tools or XO 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?
Hostinger Tools was last updated 2 days ago and XO Security was last updated 3 months ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.