WordPress plugin comparison
Defyn Security Manager vs Really Simple Security
Defyn Security Manager
by Defyn
30+ installs
Really Simple Security
by Really Simple Plugins
3M+ installs4.9
At a glance
- Really Simple Security has more active installs: 3M+, against 30+ for Defyn Security Manager.
- On a typical day, Really Simple Security is downloaded about 28,582 times, Defyn Security Manager about 6.
- Defyn Security Manager has no reviews yet.
- Really Simple Security was updated more recently: Oct 26, 2026, against Oct 16, 2026 for Defyn Security Manager.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Really Simple Security has been around longer: since 2015, against 2026 for Defyn Security Manager.
Line by line
Really Simple Security leads on 5 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric | Defyn Security Manager | Really Simple Security |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #24,609 | #18 |
| Active installs | 30+ | 3M+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 106 | 1.6M |
| Rating | No ratings | 4.9(8.9K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 86% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.19 | ×3.64 |
| Last release | 24 days ago | 14 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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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