Really Simple Security – Simple and… vs SMSTunnel (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 8,815 reviews) and leads in active installations (3.0M+ vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Really Simple Security – Simple and… has accumulated 207M+ total downloads while SMSTunnel has 41.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Really Simple Security – Simple and… | SMSTunnel | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.9/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 8,815 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 3.0M+ | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 207M+ | ◄ | 41 |
| Support Resolution | 86% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 weeks ago | ► | 1 week ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2026 | |
| Age | 11 years | 1 month | |
| WP Requires | 6.6+ | 5.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 9.5.9 | 1.0.6 |
Rating Breakdown
Really Simple Security – Simple and…
SMSTunnel
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Really Simple Security – Simple and… Reviews
Good Basic Security
Really Simple Security is easy to set up and works fine for basic protection. No complex steps, everything feels simple. Would be nice to have more advanced controls, but still a solid plugin 👍
Gran escudo !
Muy buen aliado para proteger mis sitios web. Trabaja 24/7 y genera confianza.
Every Page edit resets the Rating Summary settings
The frustrating thing is whenever i update a page or simply go for an edit, all the Ratings summary (on that page) goes back to its default settings, and i need to edit them one by one (hide this and
SMSTunnel Reviews
No reviews yet
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