WordPress plugin comparison
SSL Zen vs WP Encryption
At a glance
- WP Encryption has more active installs: 50K+, against 9K+ for SSL Zen.
- On a typical day, WP Encryption is downloaded about 503 times, SSL Zen about 84.
- Both are rated 4.9 out of 5.
- WP Encryption was updated more recently: Nov 4, 2026, against Sep 18, 2026 for SSL Zen.
- WP Encryption is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for SSL Zen.
Line by line
WP Encryption leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  SSL Zen |  WP Encryption |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #2,197 | #764 |
| Active installs | 9K+ | 50K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 2.1K | 15.2K |
| Rating | 4.9(665) | 4.9(1.1K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.86 | ×1.39 |
| Last release | 1 month ago | 5 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 | 7.0 |
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