Really Simple Security – Simple and… vs WPVulnerability (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(8,811)

3.0M+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 days ago
View Really Simple Security – Simple and…
VS
WPVulnerability

WPVulnerability

5(20)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 months ago
View WPVulnerability

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, WPVulnerability has a higher user rating (5/5 from 20 reviews) while Really Simple Security – Simple and… leads in active installations (3.0M+ vs 10K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Really Simple Security – Simple and… has accumulated 206M+ total downloads while WPVulnerability has 534K+. Really Simple Security – Simple and… has a higher support resolution rate (100% vs 0%).

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Really Simple Security – Simple and…
WPVulnerability5/5
Total Reviews
8,811Really Simple Security – Simple and…
WPVulnerability20
Active Installs
3.0M+Really Simple Security – Simple and…
WPVulnerability10K+
Total Downloads
206M+Really Simple Security – Simple and…
WPVulnerability534K+
Support Resolution
100%Really Simple Security – Simple and…
WPVulnerability0%
Last Updated
4 days agoReally Simple Security – Simple and…
WPVulnerability2 months ago
First Released
2015Really Simple Security – Simple and…
WPVulnerability2022
Age
11 yearsReally Simple Security – Simple and…
WPVulnerability4 years
WP Requires
6.6+Really Simple Security – Simple and…
WPVulnerability4.7+
PHP Requires
7.4+Really Simple Security – Simple and…
WPVulnerability5.6+
Business Model
FreeReally Simple Security – Simple and…
WPVulnerabilityFree
Latest Version
9.5.9Really Simple Security – Simple and…
WPVulnerability4.3.1

Rating Breakdown

Really Simple Security – Simple and…

4.9/5(8,811 reviews)
5
97%
4
1%
3
0%
2
0%
1
1%

WPVulnerability

5/5(20 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
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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WPVulnerability Reviews

by Bubalubs

Wow, most useful wordpress plugin for security!

It is a must have install on every WP project for security and maintaince! 🙂 Backed up by a open API that shares vulnerabilities. Thank you! 😊

by Dan Bamber

Essential plugin

Without a doubt, the most important plugin to install on your WordPress instance.

by Lolo Marchal

Mi herramienta principal de diagnóstico

Resume en un solo plugin todas las vulnerabilidades tu WordPress, Plugins y Themes. Para mi es un “musthave” desde hace más de 1 año. Lo instalo en todas mis auditorías.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Really Simple Security – Simple and… or WPVulnerability more popular?
Really Simple Security – Simple and… has 3.0M+ active installations while WPVulnerability has 10K+. 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 WPVulnerability?
Really Simple Security – Simple and… has a 4.9/5 rating from 8,811 reviews, while WPVulnerability has a 5/5 rating from 20 reviews.
Are Really Simple Security – Simple and… and WPVulnerability free?
Really Simple Security – Simple and… is free and WPVulnerability is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Really Simple Security – Simple and… or WPVulnerability?
As of April 2026, Really Simple Security – Simple and… has a 100% support resolution rate while WPVulnerability has a 0% rate.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Really Simple Security – Simple and… was last updated 4 days ago and WPVulnerability was last updated 2 months ago.

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