WP Ghost (Hide My WP Ghost) vs Security Optimizer
Two WordPress plugins head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
These aren’t all alternatives to each other — they do different jobs — so this page compares popularity only, not features.
At a glance
Security Optimizer leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #51, ahead of WP Ghost (Hide My WP Ghost) at #422. Over the last 7 days Security Optimizer held its place and WP Ghost (Hide My WP Ghost) climbed 1 place. Security Optimizer has the largest install base, roughly 10× the next: 1M+ active installs against 100K+ for WP Ghost (Hide My WP Ghost). Downloads this week: Security Optimizer 23,751 and WP Ghost (Hide My WP Ghost) 20,510. Ratings: WP Ghost (Hide My WP Ghost) 4.5★ from 372 and Security Optimizer 4.5★ from 157 reviews.
| Metric | WP Ghost (Hide My WP Ghost) | Security Optimizer |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #422 ▲ 1 | #51 ▬ |
| Active installs | 100K+ | 1M+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 20,510 | 23,751 |
| Rating | 4.5★ (372) | 4.5★ (157) |
| Last updated | Sep 14, 2026 | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Current version | 7.0.11 | 1.6.8 |
| Best rank on record | #408 | #51 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jul 2016 | May 2021 |
Highlighted cells mark the strongest figure in each row. Rank and installs are from the latest WordPress.org capture; downloads are the last seven captured days.
Ranking history Lower is better
Active installs
Downloads per day
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more popular, WP Ghost (Hide My WP Ghost) or Security Optimizer?
By active installs, Security Optimizer: 1M+ sites run it against 100K+ for WP Ghost (Hide My WP Ghost), according to WordPress.org figures captured on September 15, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, WP Ghost (Hide My WP Ghost) or Security Optimizer?
Security Optimizer, at #51 on the WordPress.org popular plugins list today, with WP Ghost (Hide My WP Ghost) at #422. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Are WP Ghost (Hide My WP Ghost) or Security Optimizer alternatives to each other?
Not all of them. Some of these plugins do different jobs and many sites run more than one. This page compares their popularity, not their features.
Where do these numbers come from?
WordPress.org publishes each plugin’s active install count and its position on the popular list. This site records both every day, along with per-day downloads and ratings, so the charts above show how the plugins have moved over time rather than a single day.