WP Author Security vs N0WPScan (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 40). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Author Security has accumulated 6.6K+ total downloads while N0WPScan has 3.6K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP Author Security | N0WPScan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | 4/5 |
| Total Reviews | 2 | 2 | |
| Active Installs | 500 | ◄ | 40 |
| Total Downloads | 6.6K+ | ◄ | 3.6K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 years ago | ◄ | 6 years ago |
| First Released | 2020 | 2018 | |
| Age | 6 years | 8 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.7+ | 5.2+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.5.0 | 5.6 |
Rating
5/5WP Author Security
◄N0WPScan4/5
Total Reviews
2WP Author Security
N0WPScan2
Active Installs
500WP Author Security
◄N0WPScan40
Total Downloads
6.6K+WP Author Security
◄N0WPScan3.6K+
Support Resolution
N/AWP Author Security
N0WPScanN/A
Last Updated
2 years agoWP Author Security
◄N0WPScan6 years ago
First Released
2020WP Author Security
N0WPScan2018
Age
6 yearsWP Author Security
N0WPScan8 years
WP Requires
4.7+WP Author Security
N0WPScan5.2+
PHP Requires
7.4+WP Author Security
N0WPScanfalse+
Business Model
FreeWP Author Security
N0WPScanFree
Latest Version
1.5.0WP Author Security
N0WPScan5.6
Rating Breakdown
WP Author Security
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
N0WPScan
4/5(2 reviews)
5
50%
4
0%
3
50%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is WP Author Security or N0WPScan more popular?
WP Author Security has 500 active installations while N0WPScan has 40. WP Author Security is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP Author Security or N0WPScan?
WP Author Security has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews, while N0WPScan has a 4/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are WP Author Security and N0WPScan free?
WP Author Security is free and N0WPScan is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP Author Security or N0WPScan?
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 N0WPScan was last updated 6 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.