WordPress plugin comparison
PortalPilot vs Simple File Vault
At a glance
- PortalPilot has more active installs: 100+, against fewer than 10 for Simple File Vault.
- On a typical day, PortalPilot is downloaded about 9 times, Simple File Vault about 4.
- Simple File Vault was updated more recently: Sep 18, 2026, against Sep 2, 2026 for PortalPilot.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
Line by line
PortalPilot leads on 4 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  PortalPilot |  Simple File Vault |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #14,490 | #73,115 |
| Active installs | 100+ | Fewer than 10 |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 255 | 81 |
| Rating | No ratings | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.28 | ×0.05 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | 8.2 | 7.4 |
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