PDF Password Protect vs XQ Secure Form (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, PDF Password Protect has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) and leads in active installations (200 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. PDF Password Protect has accumulated 4.5K+ total downloads while XQ Secure Form has 3.2K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | PDF Password Protect | XQ Secure Form | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 1 | ► | 2 |
| Active Installs | 200 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 4.5K+ | ◄ | 3.2K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 months ago | ◄ | 4 years ago |
| First Released | 2022 | 2021 | |
| Age | 4 years | 5 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.8.0+ | 5.7.2+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.2.5+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.0.5 | 1.1.3 |
Rating
5/5PDF Password Protect
XQ Secure Form5/5
Total Reviews
1PDF Password Protect
►XQ Secure Form2
Active Installs
200PDF Password Protect
◄XQ Secure Form10
Total Downloads
4.5K+PDF Password Protect
◄XQ Secure Form3.2K+
Support Resolution
N/APDF Password Protect
XQ Secure FormN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoPDF Password Protect
◄XQ Secure Form4 years ago
First Released
2022PDF Password Protect
XQ Secure Form2021
Age
4 yearsPDF Password Protect
XQ Secure Form5 years
WP Requires
5.8.0+PDF Password Protect
XQ Secure Form5.7.2+
PHP Requires
7.2.5+PDF Password Protect
XQ Secure Form7.4+
Business Model
FreePDF Password Protect
XQ Secure FormFree
Latest Version
1.0.5PDF Password Protect
XQ Secure Form1.1.3
Rating Breakdown
PDF Password Protect
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
XQ Secure Form
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is PDF Password Protect or XQ Secure Form more popular?
PDF Password Protect has 200 active installations while XQ Secure Form has 10. PDF Password Protect is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — PDF Password Protect or XQ Secure Form?
PDF Password Protect has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews, while XQ Secure Form has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are PDF Password Protect and XQ Secure Form free?
PDF Password Protect is free and XQ Secure Form is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — PDF Password Protect or XQ Secure Form?
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?
PDF Password Protect was last updated 2 months ago and XQ Secure Form was last updated 4 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.