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XO Security vs HTTP Auth (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

XO Security

XO Security

5(11)

30K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 months ago
View XO Security
VS
HTTP Auth

HTTP Auth

4.2(6)

6.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 8 months ago
View HTTP Auth

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, XO Security has a higher user rating (5/5 from 11 reviews) and leads in active installations (30K+ vs 6.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. XO Security has accumulated 353K+ total downloads while HTTP Auth has 63K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
5/5XO Security
◄
HTTP Auth4.2/5
Total Reviews
11XO Security
◄
HTTP Auth6
Active Installs
30K+XO Security
◄
HTTP Auth6.0K+
Total Downloads
353K+XO Security
◄
HTTP Auth63K+
Support Resolution
N/AXO Security
HTTP AuthN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoXO Security
◄
HTTP Auth8 months ago
First Released
2016XO Security
HTTP Auth2016
Age
10 yearsXO Security
HTTP Auth10 years
WP Requires
4.9+XO Security
HTTP Auth3.5+
PHP Requires
5.6+XO Security
HTTP Auth5.6+
Business Model
FreeXO Security
HTTP AuthFree
Latest Version
3.10.8XO Security
HTTP Auth1.0.1

Rating Breakdown

XO Security

5/5(11 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

HTTP Auth

4.2/5(6 reviews)
5
67%
4
17%
3
0%
2
0%
1
17%

Recent Reviews

XO Security Reviews

by imawc

Awesome!

This plugin is lightweight and easy to use, so I recommend it.

by まーちゅう

What a great plugin!

It’s my top recommendation for security plugins on WordPress sites.It includes all the security features I need.

by altmmc

基本的なセキュリティ機能が揃っています

タイトル通りです。AIOS等の定番プラグインと比べると機能は少ないですが、必要最低限の対策が揃っており設定が非常にわかりやすいので使いやすいです。これだけでは不安という人はBBQ Firewallを併用すると良いです。

HTTP Auth Reviews

by nipter

Seems to be working very well to me

Thanks a lot for having made this nice and simple plugin!

by Fixdemonium

Not working for complete site

I checked the “complete site” radio button, but the auth only appeared on the wp-admin page. So the plugin is not working as advertised.

by melissalee

Great Plugin, Great work

Great to see such a plugin available. Works like a charm and has more options than I thought. I appreciate that!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is XO Security or HTTP Auth more popular?
XO Security has 30K+ active installations while HTTP Auth has 6.0K+. XO Security is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — XO Security or HTTP Auth?
XO Security has a 5/5 rating from 11 reviews, while HTTP Auth has a 4.2/5 rating from 6 reviews.
Are XO Security and HTTP Auth free?
XO Security is free and HTTP Auth is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — XO Security or HTTP Auth?
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?
XO Security was last updated 3 months ago and HTTP Auth was last updated 8 months ago.

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