WordPress plugin comparison
Optimal State vs Really Simple Security
Optimal State
by Luke Garrison
30+ installs5.0
Really Simple Security
by Really Simple Plugins
3M+ installs4.9
At a glance
- Really Simple Security has more active installs: 3M+, against 30+ for Optimal State.
- On a typical day, Really Simple Security is downloaded about 28,582 times, Optimal State about 7.
- Optimal State is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews, against 4.9 from 8,871 reviews.
- Really Simple Security was updated more recently: Oct 26, 2026, against Sep 16, 2026 for Optimal State.
- Really Simple Security is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for Optimal State.
- Really Simple Security has been around longer: since 2015, against 2026 for Optimal State.
Line by line
Really Simple Security leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric | Optimal State | Really Simple Security |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #25,135 | #18 |
| Active installs | 30+ | 3M+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 181 | 1.6M |
| Rating | 5.0(4) | 4.9(8.9K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 86% |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.27 | ×3.64 |
| Last release | 1 month ago | 14 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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