Case study: How xCloud secured managed WordPress hosting and blocked 53k+ threats with Patchstack

Published 28 January 2026
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53K+

Threats blocked by Patchstack in 90 days across 320+ sites

At xCloud, security has always been a core part of the managed hosting promise. As the platform grew and began managing thousands of WordPress sites, security needed to scale just as fast.

To deliver proactive, real-time protection without compromising performance or operational simplicity, xCloud chose Patchstack.

At xCloud, security at scale is about staying ahead of real exploits, not reacting after damage is done. Integrating Patchstack into our Site Security PRO was an easy decision. I deeply trust both Patchstack’s vision and the team they’ve built. Since the integration, we've seen stronger protection, fewer incidents, and much greater customer confidence. Patchstack isn't just a tool for us - it's a team we believe in.

M Asif Rahman, Founder @ xCloud Hosting

The challenge: Protecting from vulnerabilities that standard firewalls fail to catch

For xCloud, the biggest challenge wasn’t just malicious traffic, but vulnerabilities that traditional firewalls often miss until it’s too late.

As a managed hosting provider, xCloud needed a solution that could:

  • Quickly and proactively protect against vulnerabilities
  • Scale seamlessly across all customer websites
  • Integrate cleanly into a managed hosting environment
  • Deliver protection without performance trade-offs

As the #1 WordPress vulnerability processor with its own database to proactively identify vulnerabilities and the provider of the fastest mitigation, Patchstack was a perfect match for xCloud.

The solution: Clear and effective security

Patchstack didn’t just stand out for its effective mitigation, but for how easily it fit into xCloud’s managed hosting environment.

Patchstack integrated naturally into xCloud’s existing infrastructure and workflows. Once deployed, it immediately began protecting customer sites without requiring complex per-site configuration or manual tuning.

This was critical: xCloud didn’t want a solution that required even more manual work. They wanted a solution the team could manage centrally, while still delivering site-level protection across hundreds of WordPress installations. 

Patchstack delivered precisely that.

xCloud’s engineers also valued the clarity and depth of Patchstack’s insights: 

  • Alerts were easy to understand and act on
  • Threat intelligence provided meaningful context
  • The platform scaled effortlessly as the hosting environment grew

Instead of adding operational burden, Patchstack simplified how xCloud monitored and managed security.

Built for integration: xCloud’s experience

Patchstack was deployed without friction and became part of xCloud’s managed hosting stack almost immediately. 

1️⃣

Fast, centralized rollout across managed WordPress sites
Protection was enabled quickly across customer websites without requiring individual site configuration.

2️⃣

Centralized management with site-level protection
The xCloud team can manage security from a single place, while each site benefits from real-time vulnerability protection. As xCloud adds more users, Patchstack scales seamlessly.

3️⃣

Clear alerts and actionable threat intelligence
Engineers get precise, easy-to-understand alerts that speed up investigation and response.

The results

Since integrating Patchstack, xCloud has seen clear improvements across security, operations, and customer confidence.

In just 90 days, Patchstack delivered immediate, measurable impact:

  • 53,000+ vulnerabilities blocked across 320+ WordPress sites
  • A noticeable reduction in security-related support tickets
  • Faster incident response thanks to actionable threat insights

From a business perspective, Patchstack helped xCloud confidently position security as a built-in feature, not an add-on, to increase higher-value plan conversions, customer retention, and clear differentiation in an increasingly competitive managed hosting market.

Customer response has been overwhelmingly positive. Since introducing Patchstack, xCloud has seen increased trust during sales and onboarding, fewer emergency support requests related to hacked sites, and customers explicitly citing security as a reason for choosing xCloud.

As the WordPress ecosystem continues to grow and threats evolve, Patchstack remains xCloud’s long-term security partner, helping them stay ahead of attackers while scaling business globally.

Want to turn your hosting plans into secure and high-converting solutions? Let’s talk about how Patchstack can help.

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