Really Simple Security – Simple and… vs Better By Default (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Really Simple Security – Simple and…
3.0M+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Really Simple Security – Simple and… has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 8,812 reviews) and leads in active installations (3.0M+ vs 200). Both are free WordPress plugins. Really Simple Security – Simple and… has accumulated 207M+ total downloads while Better By Default has 1.1K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Really Simple Security – Simple and… | Better By Default | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.9/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 8,812 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 3.0M+ | ◄ | 200 |
| Total Downloads | 207M+ | ◄ | 1.1K+ |
| Support Resolution | 100% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 4 days ago | ◄ | 10 months ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2025 | |
| Age | 11 years | 1 year | |
| WP Requires | 6.6+ | false+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | 7.2.5+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 9.5.9 | 1.3 |
Rating Breakdown
Really Simple Security – Simple and…
Better By Default
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Really Simple Security – Simple and… Reviews
Simple Yet Effective
Really Simple Security is a great plugin for basic security needs. It’s easy to set up and offers essential protection, but it could use more advanced features for power users. Overall, it’s solid.
Incredibly Good Tool!
It’s a bit tricky, especially when after a long period you have to go back and edit or update, but when I learned to use it years ago it was and is still incredible. It bloody works, giving you total
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Better By Default Reviews
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