
Really Simple Security – Simple and Performant Security (formerly Really Simple SSL)
Easily improve site security with WordPress Hardening, Two-Factor Authentication (2FA), Login Protection, Vulnerability Detection and SSL certificate.

Source: WordPress
Plugin Stats & Ratings
Active Installations: 4,000,000+
8,700 ratings
Downloads: 176,145,701
Rating Breakdown
Plugin Details
- Version
- 9.3.2.1
- Author
- Really Simple Plugins
- WordPress Version
- Requires 5.9 or higher
- PHP Version
- Requires PHP 7.4 or higher
- Last Updated
- 3/20/2025
- WordPress.org
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the latest version of Really Simple Security – Simple and Performant Security (formerly Really Simple SSL)?
The latest version is 9.3.2.1, released on 3/20/2025.
What are the system requirements?
This plugin requires WordPress version 5.9 or higher and PHP version 7.4 or higher.
How popular is Really Simple Security – Simple and Performant Security (formerly Really Simple SSL)?
It has 4,000,000+ active installations and has been downloaded 176,145,701 times.
Is Really Simple Security – Simple and Performant Security (formerly Really Simple SSL) well-rated?
The plugin has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 8,700 user ratings.
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