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…
3.0M+ active installs
Free
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
| Metric | Really Simple Security – Simple and… | WPVulnerability | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.9/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 8,811 | ◄ | 20 |
| Active Installs | 3.0M+ | ◄ | 10K+ |
| Total Downloads | 206M+ | ◄ | 534K+ |
| Support Resolution | 100% | ◄ | 0% |
| Last Updated | 4 days ago | ◄ | 2 months ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2022 | |
| Age | 11 years | 4 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.6+ | 4.7+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | 5.6+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 9.5.9 | 4.3.1 |
Rating Breakdown
Really Simple Security – Simple and…
WPVulnerability
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Really Simple Security – Simple and… averaged approximately 55,473 daily downloads while WPVulnerability averaged 384.
Recent Reviews
Really Simple Security – Simple and… Reviews
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.
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
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WPVulnerability Reviews
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! 😊
Essential plugin
Without a doubt, the most important plugin to install on your WordPress instance.
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.
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