WordPress plugin comparison
Really Simple Security vs Virusdie
At a glance
- Really Simple Security has more active installs: 3M+, against 2K+ for Virusdie.
- On a typical day, Really Simple Security is downloaded about 26,510 times, Virusdie about 26.
- Really Simple Security is rated higher: 4.9 out of 5 from 8,871 reviews, against 4.0 from 9 reviews.
- Really Simple Security was updated more recently: Oct 26, 2026, against Sep 4, 2026 for Virusdie.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Really Simple Security has been around longer: since 2015, against 2021 for Virusdie.
Line by line
Really Simple Security leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Really Simple Security |  Virusdie |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #18 | #5,021 |
| Active installs | 3M+ | 2K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 1.7M | 651 |
| Rating | 4.9(8.9K) | 4.0(9) |
| Support threads resolved | 86% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×3.64 | ×0.63 |
| Last release | 14 days ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 5.6 |
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