Stop User Enumeration vs WP Author 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, WP Author Security has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) while Stop User Enumeration leads in active installations (50K+ vs 500). Both are free WordPress plugins. Stop User Enumeration has accumulated 1.3M+ total downloads while WP Author Security has 6.6K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Stop User Enumeration | WP Author Security | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.9/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 130 | ◄ | 2 |
| Active Installs | 50K+ | ◄ | 500 |
| Total Downloads | 1.3M+ | ◄ | 6.6K+ |
| Support Resolution | 50% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 months ago | ◄ | 2 years ago |
| First Released | 2013 | 2020 | |
| Age | 13 years | 6 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.3+ | 4.7+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.7.7 | 1.5.0 |
Rating
4.9/5Stop User Enumeration
►WP Author Security5/5
Total Reviews
130Stop User Enumeration
◄WP Author Security2
Active Installs
50K+Stop User Enumeration
◄WP Author Security500
Total Downloads
1.3M+Stop User Enumeration
◄WP Author Security6.6K+
Support Resolution
50%Stop User Enumeration
WP Author SecurityN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoStop User Enumeration
◄WP Author Security2 years ago
First Released
2013Stop User Enumeration
WP Author Security2020
Age
13 yearsStop User Enumeration
WP Author Security6 years
WP Requires
6.3+Stop User Enumeration
WP Author Security4.7+
PHP Requires
7.4+Stop User Enumeration
WP Author Security7.4+
Business Model
FreeStop User Enumeration
WP Author SecurityFree
Latest Version
1.7.7Stop User Enumeration
WP Author Security1.5.0
Rating Breakdown
Stop User Enumeration
4.9/5(130 reviews)
5
97%
4
2%
3
1%
2
0%
1
1%
WP Author Security
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Stop User Enumeration Reviews
by Luis Feo
Excelente.
Excelente. Lo recomiendo. Fine!!
by Zinster
Great plug-in and easy to use
Very helpful plug-in, thanks for developing it!
by poppphoto
Seems good
I have installed this plug-in about a month ago – seems it works fine, I have had no trouble at all.
WP Author Security Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Stop User Enumeration or WP Author Security more popular?
Stop User Enumeration has 50K+ active installations while WP Author Security has 500. Stop User Enumeration is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Stop User Enumeration or WP Author Security?
Stop User Enumeration has a 4.9/5 rating from 130 reviews, while WP Author Security has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Stop User Enumeration and WP Author Security free?
Stop User Enumeration is free and WP Author Security is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Stop User Enumeration or WP Author 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?
Stop User Enumeration was last updated 3 months ago and WP Author Security was last updated 2 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.