WordPress plugin comparison
PPWP vs Smart Protect
At a glance
- PPWP has more active installs: 30K+, against 10+ for Smart Protect.
- On a typical day, PPWP is downloaded about 876 times, Smart Protect about 2.
- Smart Protect has no reviews yet.
- PPWP was updated more recently: Nov 5, 2026, against Mar 20, 2022 for Smart Protect.
- PPWP is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 5.8.19 for Smart Protect.
- PPWP has been around longer: since 2018, against 2021 for Smart Protect.
Line by line
PPWP leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  PPWP |  Smart Protect |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #980 | #32,096 |
| Active installs | 30K+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 41.4K | 26 |
| Rating | 4.7(272) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | 50% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 5.8.19 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.13 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 5 days ago | 4 years ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 | – |
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