Really Simple Security – Simple and… vs MalCare WordPress Security Plugin… (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
MalCare WordPress Security Plugin…
200K+ 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 200K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Really Simple Security – Simple and… has accumulated 207M+ total downloads while MalCare WordPress Security Plugin… has 17M+. MalCare WordPress Security Plugin… has a higher support resolution rate (100% vs 100%).
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Really Simple Security – Simple and… | MalCare WordPress Security Plugin… | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.9/5 | ◄ | 4.3/5 |
| Total Reviews | 8,812 | ◄ | 521 |
| Active Installs | 3.0M+ | ◄ | 200K+ |
| Total Downloads | 207M+ | ◄ | 17M+ |
| Support Resolution | 100% | 100% | |
| Last Updated | 4 days ago | ◄ | 1 week ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2018 | |
| Age | 11 years | 8 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.6+ | 4.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | 7.0+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 9.5.9 | 6.39 |
Rating Breakdown
Really Simple Security – Simple and…
MalCare WordPress Security Plugin…
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Really Simple Security – Simple and… averaged approximately 55,249 daily downloads while MalCare WordPress Security Plugin… averaged 5,514.
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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MalCare WordPress Security Plugin… Reviews
Above and beyond
I am over the moon with my experience with Malcare. Not only did their free online tool fine malware where others didn’t, they fixed it immediately and then went on to surprise and delight me by helpi
Great plugin and support
Great plugin, lightweight and protects the sites. Support is amazing, fast replies and care to help.
HUMAN SUPPORT TOP SECURITY
I got a fake recaptcha script on my site , i tried all ways to locate it but all in vain.Then i found malcare, there scanner helped me realised that my site had far more issues than just an enqueued s
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