Security Optimizer – The All-In-One… vs RSFirewall! (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Security Optimizer – The All-In-One…
1.0M+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, RSFirewall! has a higher user rating (5/5 from 5 reviews) while Security Optimizer – The All-In-One… leads in active installations (1.0M+ vs 4.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Security Optimizer – The All-In-One… has accumulated 32M+ total downloads while RSFirewall! has 29K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Security Optimizer – The All-In-One… | RSFirewall! | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.5/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 153 | ◄ | 5 |
| Active Installs | 1.0M+ | ◄ | 4.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 32M+ | ◄ | 29K+ |
| Support Resolution | 75% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 4 days ago | ◄ | 3 weeks ago |
| First Released | 2021 | 2019 | |
| Age | 5 years | 7 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.7+ | 4.5.15+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.0+ | 5.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.6.0 | 1.1.46 |
Rating Breakdown
Security Optimizer – The All-In-One…
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Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Security Optimizer – The All-In-One… averaged approximately 12,655 daily downloads while RSFirewall! averaged 15.
Recent Reviews
Security Optimizer – The All-In-One… Reviews
Good Security Control
Installed it to improve my site security. The interface is simple, and most features work well. Had to tweak a few settings, but nothing complicated. Overall, pretty useful plugin. tnx devs. T
sgs_whitelist_wp_content custom filter doesn’t work
This plugin seems to be designed for SiteGround hosting only. I am using SiteGround, and the plugin works well except for the file whitelisting feature. I applied the sgs_whitelist_wp_content custom f
Horrible. Clashes with everything. Breaches GDPR
This plugin has caused nothing but endless problems. It clashes with Elementor and Papal payment plugins. Of course, all Siteground do is blame the other companies, as if their plugin is perfect. W
RSFirewall! Reviews
After WP update WP, can’t login to sites!
After WP update WP till 6.8, can’t login to sites! My customers become angry! We use Pro version, paid for it. But after this bug, we uninstall from all sites! Problem was solved! This
This is the best security plugin.
I’m the author of plugins and themes on envato for more than 10 years. experienced many malicious code incidents. i went looking for plugins to prevent and minimize the infection of malware, i was thi
Dependable firewall
Very good lightweight firewall. Other firewalls are cpu/memory intensive, but RSFirewall does a solid job and is feature rich.
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