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Security Optimizer – The All-In-One… vs hideShowPassword (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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hideShowPassword

hideShowPassword

4.5(6)

500 active installs

Free

Updated 7 years ago
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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 500). Both are free WordPress plugins. Security Optimizer – The All-In-One… has accumulated 32M+ total downloads while hideShowPassword has 10K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.5/5Security Optimizer – The All-In-One…
hideShowPassword4.5/5
Total Reviews
153Security Optimizer – The All-In-One…
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hideShowPassword6
Active Installs
1.0M+Security Optimizer – The All-In-One…
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hideShowPassword500
Total Downloads
32M+Security Optimizer – The All-In-One…
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hideShowPassword10K+
Support Resolution
75%Security Optimizer – The All-In-One…
hideShowPasswordN/A
Last Updated
4 days agoSecurity Optimizer – The All-In-One…
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hideShowPassword7 years ago
First Released
2021Security Optimizer – The All-In-One…
hideShowPassword2013
Age
5 yearsSecurity Optimizer – The All-In-One…
hideShowPassword13 years
WP Requires
4.7+Security Optimizer – The All-In-One…
hideShowPassword3.5.1+
PHP Requires
7.0+Security Optimizer – The All-In-One…
hideShowPasswordfalse+
Business Model
FreeSecurity Optimizer – The All-In-One…
hideShowPasswordFree
Latest Version
1.6.0Security Optimizer – The All-In-One…
hideShowPassword2.0.1

Rating Breakdown

Security Optimizer – The All-In-One…

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

hideShowPassword

4.5/5(6 reviews)
5
67%
4
17%
3
17%
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

hideShowPassword Reviews

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Security Optimizer – The All-In-One… or hideShowPassword more popular?
Security Optimizer – The All-In-One… has 1.0M+ active installations while hideShowPassword has 500. 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 hideShowPassword?
Security Optimizer – The All-In-One… has a 4.5/5 rating from 153 reviews, while hideShowPassword has a 4.5/5 rating from 6 reviews.
Are Security Optimizer – The All-In-One… and hideShowPassword free?
Security Optimizer – The All-In-One… is free and hideShowPassword is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Security Optimizer – The All-In-One… or hideShowPassword?
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 hideShowPassword was last updated 7 years ago.

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