Security Optimizer vs Wp Social
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| Feature | Security Optimizer v1.6.9 · checked 23 Oct 2026 Free · ★ 4.5/5 Visit Details | Wp Social v3.2.3 · checked 23 Oct 2026 Free + paid · ★ 4.6/5 Visit Details |
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| At a glance | ||
| Active installs | 1M+ | 70,000+ |
| Last updated | October 14, 2026 | October 18, 2026 |
| Editions | Security Optimizer | Wp Social · WP Social Pro ($) |
| Pros | Login attempt limits and two-factor login; Activity log and custom login URL; Free, with no paid tier in the code | Social login, share buttons and follower counters in one plugin; Features can be switched on or off from the dashboard; Free version covers basic login styles, sharing and counters |
| Cons | No malware scanner; No web application firewall or request filtering; Some hardening rules are written to .htaccess | Many share and counter options are Pro only; Counters depend on third-party APIs that can change or rate limit |
| Mentioned in our posts | — | 1 |
| More features | ||
| Other features | XSS protection headers, XML-RPC blocking, Directory hardening, Custom login URL, Disable theme and plugin editors, Hide WordPress version, Salt shaker (rotate auth keys) | Social login with free login styles, Additional social login styles (Pro) ($), Social share buttons, Follower counter shortcode, Social login shortcode, Share counts from SharedCount |
| Integrations | ||
| Social | — | SharedCount, Twitter (X) API, Pinterest API, LinkedIn OAuth |
| Other | — | WPMET diagnostic and newsletter API |
| Requires WordPress | 4.7 | 6.0 |
| 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.twitter.com, api.pinterest.com, api.wpmet.com, www.linkedin.com, api.sharedcount.com |
| Shortcodes | — | 3 |
| Custom tables | 2 | — |