WordPress plugin comparison
Simple Download with password vs PPWP
At a glance
- PPWP has more active installs: 30K+, against 30+ for Simple Download with password.
- On a typical day, PPWP is downloaded about 877 times, Simple Download with password about 5.
- Simple Download with password has no reviews yet.
- PPWP was updated more recently: Nov 5, 2026, against Sep 11, 2026 for Simple Download with password.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- PPWP has been around longer: since 2018, against 2024 for Simple Download with password.
Line by line
PPWP leads on 5 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Simple Download with password |  PPWP |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #24,390 | #978 |
| Active installs | 30+ | 30K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 77 | 41.7K |
| Rating | No ratings | 4.7(272) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 50% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.19 | ×1.13 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 6 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 8.1 | 5.6 |
From WordPress.org's public data, refreshed every night. Downloads are WordPress.org's official daily figures for the last 30 days.
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