Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… vs SecuPress with Simple SSL – Simple and… (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
5.0M+ active installs
Free + Premium
SecuPress with Simple SSL – Simple and…
40K+ active installs
Free + Premium
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 4,847 reviews) and leads in active installations (5.0M+ vs 40K+). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… has accumulated 407M+ total downloads while SecuPress with Simple SSL – Simple and… has 1.2M+. SecuPress with Simple SSL – Simple and… has a higher support resolution rate (100% vs 85%).
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… | SecuPress with Simple SSL – Simple and… | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ◄ | 4.1/5 |
| Total Reviews | 4,847 | ◄ | 108 |
| Active Installs | 5.0M+ | ◄ | 40K+ |
| Total Downloads | 407M+ | ◄ | 1.2M+ |
| Support Resolution | 85% | ► | 100% |
| Last Updated | 3 months ago | ► | Yesterday |
| First Released | 2012 | 2016 | |
| Age | 14 years | 10 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.7+ | 5.4+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.0+ | 7.0+ | |
| Business Model | Free + Premium | Free + Premium | |
| Latest Version | 8.1.4 | 2.6.1 |
Rating Breakdown
Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware…
SecuPress with Simple SSL – Simple and…
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… averaged approximately 23,371 daily downloads while SecuPress with Simple SSL – Simple and… averaged 522.
Recent Reviews
Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware… Reviews
Helped my clients a lot
Thank you for creating and actively maintaining this plugin. I hope you keep improving the plugin, especially the free tier.
GREAT SUPPORT AND BEST-IN-CLASS
Wordfence is the best security tool I’ve found. Not only are the Vulnerability Database and the Thursday bug emails full of data that is both useful and timely, support is great. They are truly best-i
Muito profissional e seguro
Está dando a segurança que precisamos para o site.
SecuPress with Simple SSL – Simple and… Reviews
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
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
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
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