WordPress plugin comparison
Really Simple Security vs Sigil
At a glance
- Really Simple Security has more active installs: 3M+, against 10+ for Sigil.
- On a typical day, Really Simple Security is downloaded about 28,582 times, Sigil about 18.
- Sigil has no reviews yet.
- Sigil was updated more recently: Nov 8, 2026, against Oct 26, 2026 for Really Simple Security.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Really Simple Security has been around longer: since 2015, against 2026 for Sigil.
Line by line
Really Simple Security leads on 4 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Really Simple Security |  Sigil |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #18 | #34,717 |
| Active installs | 3M+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 1.6M | 316 |
| Rating | 4.9(8.9K) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | 86% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×3.64 | ×0.13 |
| Last release | 14 days ago | 1 day ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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