Really Simple Security – Simple and… vs Smart Content Protection Tool (2026)

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

Really Simple Security – Simple and…

Really Simple Security – Simple and…

4.9(8,812)

3.0M+ active installs

Free

Updated 5 days ago
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Smart Content Protection Tool

Smart Content Protection Tool

4.5(2)

0 active installs

Free

Updated 2 years ago
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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 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Really Simple Security – Simple and… has accumulated 207M+ total downloads while Smart Content Protection Tool has 535.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Really Simple Security – Simple and…
Smart Content Protection Tool4.5/5
Total Reviews
8,812Really Simple Security – Simple and…
Smart Content Protection Tool2
Active Installs
3.0M+Really Simple Security – Simple and…
Smart Content Protection Tool0
Total Downloads
207M+Really Simple Security – Simple and…
Smart Content Protection Tool535
Support Resolution
100%Really Simple Security – Simple and…
Smart Content Protection ToolN/A
Last Updated
5 days agoReally Simple Security – Simple and…
Smart Content Protection Tool2 years ago
First Released
2015Really Simple Security – Simple and…
Smart Content Protection Tool2024
Age
11 yearsReally Simple Security – Simple and…
Smart Content Protection Tool2 years
WP Requires
6.6+Really Simple Security – Simple and…
Smart Content Protection Tool5.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+Really Simple Security – Simple and…
Smart Content Protection Tool7.0+
Business Model
FreeReally Simple Security – Simple and…
Smart Content Protection ToolFree
Latest Version
9.5.9Really Simple Security – Simple and…
Smart Content Protection Tool1.0

Rating Breakdown

Really Simple Security – Simple and…

4.9/5(8,812 reviews)
5
97%
4
1%
3
0%
2
0%
1
1%

Smart Content Protection Tool

4.5/5(2 reviews)
5
50%
4
50%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Really Simple Security – Simple and… Reviews

by Dwayne

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.

by murdock27

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

by marinabaciocc01

semplice

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Smart Content Protection Tool Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Really Simple Security – Simple and… or Smart Content Protection Tool more popular?
Really Simple Security – Simple and… has 3.0M+ active installations while Smart Content Protection Tool has 0. Really Simple Security – Simple and… is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Really Simple Security – Simple and… or Smart Content Protection Tool?
Really Simple Security – Simple and… has a 4.9/5 rating from 8,812 reviews, while Smart Content Protection Tool has a 4.5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Really Simple Security – Simple and… and Smart Content Protection Tool free?
Really Simple Security – Simple and… is free and Smart Content Protection Tool is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Really Simple Security – Simple and… or Smart Content Protection Tool?
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?
Really Simple Security – Simple and… was last updated 5 days ago and Smart Content Protection Tool was last updated 2 years ago.

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