WordPress plugin comparison
WP Free SSL vs WP Encryption
At a glance
- WP Encryption has more active installs: 50K+, against 1K+ for WP Free SSL.
- On a typical day, WP Encryption is downloaded about 503 times, WP Free SSL about 15.
- WP Encryption is rated higher: 4.9 out of 5 from 1,146 reviews, against 4.7 from 23 reviews.
- WP Encryption was updated more recently: Nov 4, 2026, against Jul 27, 2025 for WP Free SSL.
- WP Encryption is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.8.12 for WP Free SSL.
- WP Encryption has been around longer: since 2019, against 2020 for WP Free SSL.
Line by line
WP Encryption leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  WP Free SSL |  WP Encryption |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #6,440 | #764 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 50K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 250 | 15.2K |
| Rating | 4.7(23) | 4.9(1.1K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 6.8.12 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.27 | ×1.39 |
| Last release | 1 year ago | 5 days ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.0 |
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