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Security Optimizer – The All-In-One… vs Protect Login (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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Protect Login

Protect Login

5(2)

600 active installs

Free

Updated 10 months ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Protect Login has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) while Security Optimizer – The All-In-One… leads in active installations (1.0M+ vs 600). Both are free WordPress plugins. Security Optimizer – The All-In-One… has accumulated 32M+ total downloads while Protect Login has 20K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.5/5Security Optimizer – The All-In-One…
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Protect Login5/5
Total Reviews
153Security Optimizer – The All-In-One…
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Protect Login2
Active Installs
1.0M+Security Optimizer – The All-In-One…
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Protect Login600
Total Downloads
32M+Security Optimizer – The All-In-One…
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Protect Login20K+
Support Resolution
75%Security Optimizer – The All-In-One…
Protect LoginN/A
Last Updated
4 days agoSecurity Optimizer – The All-In-One…
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Protect Login10 months ago
First Released
2021Security Optimizer – The All-In-One…
Protect Login2024
Age
5 yearsSecurity Optimizer – The All-In-One…
Protect Login2 years
WP Requires
4.7+Security Optimizer – The All-In-One…
Protect Login5.7+
PHP Requires
7.0+Security Optimizer – The All-In-One…
Protect Login7.4+
Business Model
FreeSecurity Optimizer – The All-In-One…
Protect LoginFree
Latest Version
1.6.0Security Optimizer – The All-In-One…
Protect Login1.4.7

Rating Breakdown

Security Optimizer – The All-In-One…

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

Protect Login

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

Protect Login Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Security Optimizer – The All-In-One… or Protect Login more popular?
Security Optimizer – The All-In-One… has 1.0M+ active installations while Protect Login has 600. 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 Protect Login?
Security Optimizer – The All-In-One… has a 4.5/5 rating from 153 reviews, while Protect Login has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Security Optimizer – The All-In-One… and Protect Login free?
Security Optimizer – The All-In-One… is free and Protect Login is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Security Optimizer – The All-In-One… or Protect Login?
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 Protect Login was last updated 10 months ago.

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