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XO Security vs WP 2-step verification (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
WP 2-step verification

WP 2-step verification

4.2(27)

2.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 5 months ago
View WP 2-step verification

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 2.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. XO Security has accumulated 353K+ total downloads while WP 2-step verification has 81K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
5/5XO Security
◄
WP 2-step verification4.2/5
Total Reviews
11XO Security
►
WP 2-step verification27
Active Installs
30K+XO Security
◄
WP 2-step verification2.0K+
Total Downloads
353K+XO Security
◄
WP 2-step verification81K+
Support Resolution
N/AXO Security
WP 2-step verificationN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoXO Security
◄
WP 2-step verification5 months ago
First Released
2016XO Security
WP 2-step verification2012
Age
10 yearsXO Security
WP 2-step verification14 years
WP Requires
4.9+XO Security
WP 2-step verification4.5+
PHP Requires
5.6+XO Security
WP 2-step verification5.6.0+
Business Model
FreeXO Security
WP 2-step verificationFree
Latest Version
3.10.8XO Security
WP 2-step verification2.6.4

Rating Breakdown

XO Security

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

WP 2-step verification

4.2/5(27 reviews)
5
78%
4
0%
3
4%
2
4%
1
15%

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。

WP 2-step verification Reviews

by baldeaglemall

Site got locked out

I had to get siteground technical support to delete the plugin and then I was able to log back in. I am using with woocommerce and WCFM so be careful.

by curti55

Good plugin and cool ui

I’ve been looking for woocommerce integrate so far. And i’m happy that now it’s supported. But im getting issue while connect with woo admin app. Hope that fixed soon.

by Karim

‘Backup email’ currently not working.

Alternative second ‘Backup email’ currently not working. it is can’t Set up.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is XO Security or WP 2-step verification more popular?
XO Security has 30K+ active installations while WP 2-step verification has 2.0K+. XO Security is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — XO Security or WP 2-step verification?
XO Security has a 5/5 rating from 11 reviews, while WP 2-step verification has a 4.2/5 rating from 27 reviews.
Are XO Security and WP 2-step verification free?
XO Security is free and WP 2-step verification is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — XO Security or WP 2-step verification?
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 WP 2-step verification was last updated 5 months ago.

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