Security Optimizer vs Uncanny Toolkit for LearnDash
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| Feature | Security Optimizer v1.6.9 · checked 23 Oct 2026 Free · ★ 4.5/5 Visit Details | Uncanny Toolkit for LearnDash v3.8.2 · checked 23 Oct 2026 Free + paid · ★ 4.8/5 Visit Details |
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| At a glance | ||
| Active installs | 1M+ | 20,000+ |
| Last updated | October 14, 2026 | October 16, 2026 |
| Editions | Security Optimizer | Uncanny Toolkit for LearnDash · Uncanny Toolkit Pro ($) |
| Pros | Login attempt limits and two-factor login; Activity log and custom login URL; Free, with no paid tier in the code | Sixteen free LearnDash modules such as front-end login and resume buttons; Disable-emails mode useful for staging and development sites; Works with reCAPTCHA or Cloudflare Turnstile on the login form |
| Cons | No malware scanner; No web application firewall or request filtering; Some hardening rules are written to .htaccess | Requires LearnDash 4.2 or higher and PHP 7.4 or higher; Some advanced modules and extra options are only in the Pro add-on |
| More features | ||
| Other features | XSS protection headers, XML-RPC blocking, Directory hardening, Custom login URL, Disable theme and plugin editors, Hide WordPress version, Salt shaker (rotate auth keys) | Front-end login form with reCAPTCHA or Turnstile, Login redirect rules, Resume course button and shortcode, Mark lessons complete from the front end, Redirect after quiz completion, Redirect users who are not enrolled, Disable all outgoing email for staging sites, Show certificates shortcode, User switching for administrators, Upgrade to Pro menu item and license field ($) |
| Integrations | ||
| Plugins | — | LearnDash |
| Other | — | Google reCAPTCHA, Cloudflare Turnstile |
| Requires WordPress | 4.7 | 6.3 |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 | 7.4 |
| Tested up to | 7.1 | 7.1 |
| Phones home | No | Only if you agree |
| External services | sgwpdemo.com | api.uncannyowl.com, static.uncannyowl.com, www.google.com, www.uncannyowl.com |
| Blocks | — | 3 |
| Shortcodes | — | 16 |
| Custom tables | 2 | — |