WP Author Security vs Disable User Enumeration (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) and leads in active installations (500 vs 30). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Author Security has accumulated 6.6K+ total downloads while Disable User Enumeration has 1.2K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP Author Security | Disable User Enumeration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 2 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 500 | ◄ | 30 |
| Total Downloads | 6.6K+ | ◄ | 1.2K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 years ago | ◄ | 5 years ago |
| First Released | 2020 | 2020 | |
| Age | 6 years | 6 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.7+ | 4.7+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | 7.2+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.5.0 | 1.0.0 |
Rating
5/5WP Author Security
◄Disable User EnumerationN/A
Total Reviews
2WP Author Security
◄Disable User Enumeration0
Active Installs
500WP Author Security
◄Disable User Enumeration30
Total Downloads
6.6K+WP Author Security
◄Disable User Enumeration1.2K+
Support Resolution
N/AWP Author Security
Disable User EnumerationN/A
Last Updated
2 years agoWP Author Security
◄Disable User Enumeration5 years ago
First Released
2020WP Author Security
Disable User Enumeration2020
Age
6 yearsWP Author Security
Disable User Enumeration6 years
WP Requires
4.7+WP Author Security
Disable User Enumeration4.7+
PHP Requires
7.4+WP Author Security
Disable User Enumeration7.2+
Business Model
FreeWP Author Security
Disable User EnumerationFree
Latest Version
1.5.0WP Author Security
Disable User Enumeration1.0.0
Rating Breakdown
WP Author Security
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Disable User Enumeration
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is WP Author Security or Disable User Enumeration more popular?
WP Author Security has 500 active installations while Disable User Enumeration has 30. WP Author Security is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP Author Security or Disable User Enumeration?
WP Author Security has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews, while Disable User Enumeration has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are WP Author Security and Disable User Enumeration free?
WP Author Security is free and Disable User Enumeration is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP Author Security or Disable User Enumeration?
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?
WP Author Security was last updated 2 years ago and Disable User Enumeration was last updated 5 years ago.
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