WordPress plugin comparison
Really Simple Security vs WM Guard
At a glance
- Really Simple Security has more active installs: 3M+, against 30+ for WM Guard.
- On a typical day, Really Simple Security is downloaded about 26,510 times, WM Guard about 6.
- WM Guard has no reviews yet.
- Really Simple Security was updated more recently: Oct 26, 2026, against Oct 9, 2026 for WM Guard.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Really Simple Security has been around longer: since 2015, against 2026 for WM Guard.
Line by line
Really Simple Security leads on 5 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Really Simple Security |  WM Guard |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #18 | #23,713 |
| Active installs | 3M+ | 30+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 1.7M | 147 |
| Rating | 4.9(8.9K) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | 86% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×3.64 | ×0.19 |
| Last release | 15 days ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 8.1 |
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