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SecuPress with Simple SSL – Simple and… vs WebDefender Security – Protection &… (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

SecuPress with Simple SSL – Simple and…

SecuPress with Simple SSL – Simple and…

4.1(108)

40K+ active installs

Free + Premium

Updated Yesterday
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WebDefender Security – Protection &…

WebDefender Security – Protection &…

4(18)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 months ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, SecuPress with Simple SSL – Simple and… has a higher user rating (4.1/5 from 108 reviews) and leads in active installations (40K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. SecuPress with Simple SSL – Simple and… has accumulated 1.2M+ total downloads while WebDefender Security – Protection &… has 273K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.1/5SecuPress with Simple SSL – Simple and…
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WebDefender Security – Protection &…4/5
Total Reviews
108SecuPress with Simple SSL – Simple and…
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WebDefender Security – Protection &…18
Active Installs
40K+SecuPress with Simple SSL – Simple and…
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WebDefender Security – Protection &…1.0K+
Total Downloads
1.2M+SecuPress with Simple SSL – Simple and…
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WebDefender Security – Protection &…273K+
Support Resolution
100%SecuPress with Simple SSL – Simple and…
WebDefender Security – Protection &…N/A
Last Updated
YesterdaySecuPress with Simple SSL – Simple and…
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WebDefender Security – Protection &…2 months ago
First Released
2016SecuPress with Simple SSL – Simple and…
WebDefender Security – Protection &…2016
Age
10 yearsSecuPress with Simple SSL – Simple and…
WebDefender Security – Protection &…10 years
WP Requires
5.4+SecuPress with Simple SSL – Simple and…
WebDefender Security – Protection &…2.8+
PHP Requires
7.0+SecuPress with Simple SSL – Simple and…
WebDefender Security – Protection &…false+
Business Model
Free + PremiumSecuPress with Simple SSL – Simple and…
WebDefender Security – Protection &…Free
Latest Version
2.6.1SecuPress with Simple SSL – Simple and…
WebDefender Security – Protection &…5.0.2.1

Rating Breakdown

SecuPress with Simple SSL – Simple and…

4.1/5(108 reviews)
5
69%
4
5%
3
5%
2
5%
1
17%

WebDefender Security – Protection &…

4/5(18 reviews)
5
72%
4
0%
3
6%
2
0%
1
22%

Recent Reviews

SecuPress with Simple SSL – Simple and… Reviews

by Mickael Maury

Bug critique depuis la version 2.6 + problème de licence

J’utilise SecuPress Pro sur plusieurs sites clients via une licence 25 sites. Depuis la mise à jour vers SecuPress Pro 2.6, plusieurs sites rencontrent des erreurs fatales 

by luciemarceline

Plugin impeccable, support absent

J’utilise SecuPress depuis 2 ans, avec une licence pro depuis un an. Ma licence vient d’être renouvelée et ne fonctionne plus pour les nouvelles installations. Par chance, elle fonctionne sur les site

by Jonathan Webpixelia

Trop de bugs ces derniers temps

Jusqu’à présent, je l’installais sur tous mes sites mais ces derniers temps, trop de bugs et des mises à jour toutes les semaines. La version 2.3.16.1 m’a fait perdre une matinée entière pour downgrad

WebDefender Security – Protection &… Reviews

by hubdi123

Scam

Annoying advertising and SCAM. Not trustworthy.

by mikel0174

warning – trying to charge credit card for nothing

couple of years ago i tried their plugin and made a huge mistake i gave them and payed with credit card more then 4 years every year twice or more they try to charge me althouge i tried to contact the

by Russell

Another Liar Claims Free Version

This plugin does not nothing unless you buy it, near $100 bucks a year. Another liar claiming free. It’s only a 30 day trial and you must sign up now to even scan anything much less detection and remo

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SecuPress with Simple SSL – Simple and… or WebDefender Security – Protection &… more popular?
SecuPress with Simple SSL – Simple and… has 40K+ active installations while WebDefender Security – Protection &… has 1.0K+. SecuPress with Simple SSL – Simple and… is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — SecuPress with Simple SSL – Simple and… or WebDefender Security – Protection &…?
SecuPress with Simple SSL – Simple and… has a 4.1/5 rating from 108 reviews, while WebDefender Security – Protection &… has a 4/5 rating from 18 reviews.
Are SecuPress with Simple SSL – Simple and… and WebDefender Security – Protection &… free?
SecuPress with Simple SSL – Simple and… is free + premium and WebDefender Security – Protection &… is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — SecuPress with Simple SSL – Simple and… or WebDefender Security – Protection &…?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
SecuPress with Simple SSL – Simple and… was last updated Yesterday and WebDefender Security – Protection &… was last updated 2 months ago.

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