XO Security vs Maintenance Redirect (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 4 months ago
View XO Security
VS
Maintenance Redirect

Maintenance Redirect

4.9(24)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
View Maintenance Redirect

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 10K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. XO Security has accumulated 353K+ total downloads while Maintenance Redirect has 211K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
5/5XO Security
Maintenance Redirect4.9/5
Total Reviews
11XO Security
Maintenance Redirect24
Active Installs
30K+XO Security
Maintenance Redirect10K+
Total Downloads
353K+XO Security
Maintenance Redirect211K+
Support Resolution
N/AXO Security
Maintenance Redirect100%
Last Updated
4 months agoXO Security
Maintenance Redirect1 month ago
First Released
2016XO Security
Maintenance Redirect2010
Age
10 yearsXO Security
Maintenance Redirect16 years
WP Requires
4.9+XO Security
Maintenance Redirect6.1+
PHP Requires
5.6+XO Security
Maintenance Redirect7.4+
Business Model
FreeXO Security
Maintenance RedirectFree
Latest Version
3.10.8XO Security
Maintenance Redirect2.2.1

Rating Breakdown

XO Security

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

Maintenance Redirect

4.9/5(24 reviews)
5
88%
4
13%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

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。

Maintenance Redirect Reviews

by Mauro

Excellent plugin

The plugin is very good and is always my choice when I have to develop a new project. I have a small but important suggestion: Add a code editor to Maintenance Mode HTML. It is difficult to ke

by crdunst

Works perfectly

Really easy to use, and does the job perfectly. Thanks.

by veetihsu

Amazing job

It works just fine. Definitely recommend!!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is XO Security or Maintenance Redirect more popular?
XO Security has 30K+ active installations while Maintenance Redirect has 10K+. XO Security is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — XO Security or Maintenance Redirect?
XO Security has a 5/5 rating from 11 reviews, while Maintenance Redirect has a 4.9/5 rating from 24 reviews.
Are XO Security and Maintenance Redirect free?
XO Security is free and Maintenance Redirect is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — XO Security or Maintenance Redirect?
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 4 months ago and Maintenance Redirect was last updated 1 month ago.

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