Security Optimizer – The All-In-One… vs WP-Members Membership Plugin (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Security Optimizer – The All-In-One…
1.0M+ active installs
Free
WP-Members Membership Plugin
50K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, WP-Members Membership Plugin has a higher user rating (4.6/5 from 271 reviews) while Security Optimizer – The All-In-One… leads in active installations (1.0M+ vs 50K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Security Optimizer – The All-In-One… has accumulated 32M+ total downloads while WP-Members Membership Plugin has 4.0M+. Security Optimizer – The All-In-One… has a higher support resolution rate (80% vs 50%).
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Security Optimizer – The All-In-One… | WP-Members Membership Plugin | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.5/5 | ► | 4.6/5 |
| Total Reviews | 153 | ► | 271 |
| Active Installs | 1.0M+ | ◄ | 50K+ |
| Total Downloads | 32M+ | ◄ | 4.0M+ |
| Support Resolution | 80% | ◄ | 50% |
| Last Updated | 4 days ago | ◄ | 1 month ago |
| First Released | 2021 | 2009 | |
| Age | 5 years | 17 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.7+ | 4.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.0+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.6.0 | 3.5.6 |
Rating Breakdown
Security Optimizer – The All-In-One…
WP-Members Membership Plugin
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Security Optimizer – The All-In-One… averaged approximately 12,307 daily downloads while WP-Members Membership Plugin averaged 410.
Recent Reviews
Security Optimizer – The All-In-One… Reviews
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
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
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
WP-Members Membership Plugin Reviews
Fantastic plug-in and tech support!
This is a great plug in that has absolutely met all our needs. But it’s actually pretty complex, and has a lot going on, so I strongly strongly recommend shelling out the very reasonable fee to get th
thnks to yr team
thank you all
plugin will not delete
Installed to try the plugin. After deactivate it will not delete. Contacted the plugin page in the forum with no response. Not impressed. Edit – I wasn’t aware it was a holiday weekend whe
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