Really Simple Security – Simple and Performant Security (formerly Really Simple SSL)
by Really Simple Plugins · 4.9 (8.9K)
Really Simple Security – Simple and Performant Security (formerly Really Simple SSL) is a free WordPress plugin by Really Simple Plugins with 3M+ active installs, ranked #18 among the most popular WordPress plugins today. It is rated 4.9/5 from 8,869 reviews and has been downloaded 223.1M times. The latest version 9.8.4 was released on October 26, 2026.
Highlights
- Slipped 5 positions over the last 30 days.
- Ranks in the top 4.3% of all tracked plugins.
- Best position recorded: #12.
- Last updated 1 week ago.
- Next install milestone: next 4M+.
Real-world usage
Trend explorer
Monthly readings
| Month | Rank | Change |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | #18 | ▬ |
| October 2026 | #18 | ▼ 5 |
| September 2026 | #13 | ▼ 1 |
| August 2026 | #12 | — |
Monthly readings
| Month | Installs | Change |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 3M | — |
| October 2026 | 3M | −1M |
| September 2026 | 4M | — |
| August 2026 | 4M | — |
Websites using Really Simple Security – Simple and Performant Security (formerly Really Simple SSL)
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⌕Details
- Author
- Really Simple Plugins
- Version
- 9.8.4
- Last updated
- October 26, 2026
- Added
- March 15, 2015
- Requires WordPress
- 6.6
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First tracked
- August 1, 2026
Description
Easily improve site security with WordPress Hardening, Two-Factor Authentication (2FA), Login Protection, Vulnerability Detection and SSL certificate.
FAQ
How many sites use Really Simple Security – Simple and Performant Security (formerly Really Simple SSL)?
Really Simple Security – Simple and Performant Security (formerly Really Simple SSL) has 3M+ active installs according to WordPress.org.
How popular is Really Simple Security – Simple and Performant Security (formerly Really Simple SSL)?
It is currently ranked #18 among tracked plugins, with a peak of #12.
When was Really Simple Security – Simple and Performant Security (formerly Really Simple SSL) last updated?
The latest version (9.8.4) was released on October 26, 2026.
Who develops Really Simple Security – Simple and Performant Security (formerly Really Simple SSL)?
Really Simple Security – Simple and Performant Security (formerly Really Simple SSL) is developed by Really Simple Plugins.
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