WP Author Security vs Don 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) and leads in active installations (500 vs 30). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Author Security has accumulated 6.6K+ total downloads while Don Security has 2.0K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP Author Security | Don Security | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 2 | 2 | |
| Active Installs | 500 | ◄ | 30 |
| Total Downloads | 6.6K+ | ◄ | 2.0K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 years ago | ◄ | 8 years ago |
| First Released | 2020 | 2017 | |
| Age | 6 years | 9 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.7+ | 3.0.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.5.0 | 1.0.2 |
Rating
5/5WP Author Security
Don Security5/5
Total Reviews
2WP Author Security
Don Security2
Active Installs
500WP Author Security
◄Don Security30
Total Downloads
6.6K+WP Author Security
◄Don Security2.0K+
Support Resolution
N/AWP Author Security
Don SecurityN/A
Last Updated
2 years agoWP Author Security
◄Don Security8 years ago
First Released
2020WP Author Security
Don Security2017
Age
6 yearsWP Author Security
Don Security9 years
WP Requires
4.7+WP Author Security
Don Security3.0.1+
PHP Requires
7.4+WP Author Security
Don Securityfalse+
Business Model
FreeWP Author Security
Don SecurityFree
Latest Version
1.5.0WP Author Security
Don Security1.0.2
Rating Breakdown
WP Author Security
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Don Security
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is WP Author Security or Don Security more popular?
WP Author Security has 500 active installations while Don Security has 30. WP Author Security is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP Author Security or Don Security?
WP Author Security has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews, while Don Security has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are WP Author Security and Don Security free?
WP Author Security is free and Don Security is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP Author Security or Don 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?
WP Author Security was last updated 2 years ago and Don Security was last updated 8 years ago.
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