WordPress plugin comparison
Simple HTTPS vs WP Free SSL
At a glance
- WP Free SSL has more active installs: 1K+, against 400+ for Simple HTTPS.
- On a typical day, WP Free SSL is downloaded about 15 times, Simple HTTPS about 10.
- Simple HTTPS is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review, against 4.7 from 23 reviews.
- WP Free SSL was updated more recently: Jul 27, 2025, against Apr 26, 2025 for Simple HTTPS.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 6.8.12.
- WP Free SSL has been around longer: since 2020, against 2022 for Simple HTTPS.
Line by line
WP Free SSL leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Simple HTTPS |  WP Free SSL |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #9,910 | #6,424 |
| Active installs | 400+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 173 | 272 |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | 4.7(23) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 6.8.12 | 6.8.12 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.20 | ×0.27 |
| Last release | 1 year ago | 1 year ago |
| Requires PHP | – | – |
From WordPress.org's public data, refreshed every night. Downloads are WordPress.org's official daily figures for the last 30 days.
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