SecuPress with Simple SSL – Simple and Performant Security
v2.7.4by SecuPress · updated 2 days ago
Protect your WordPress with SecuPress, analyze and ensure the safety of your website daily.
- Rank
- #885
- No change0 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 43,000
- 40K+ reported · Medium
- Total downloads
- 1.4M
- 1,365,196 all-time
- Rating
- 4.1/5
- 106 reviews
- Support resolved
- 50%
- 1 of 2 threads, last 2 months
SecuPress with Simple SSL at a glance
SecuPress with Simple SSL is a WordPress plugin by SecuPress with 40K+ active installs, the #885 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 736 times, 111% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.1 out of 5 from 106 reviews. Version 2.7.4 came out on Nov 6, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 28 plugins tagged “scan”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2016.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats55.6K downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | SecuPress with Simple SSL |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 7,292 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 6,101 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 622 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 491 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 763 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 679 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 342 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 273 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 550 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 781 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 734 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 737 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 1,224 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 844 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 667 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 11,968 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2,878 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1,520 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 10,940 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3,320 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 146 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 151 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 268 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 259 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 434 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 386 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 501 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 159 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 180 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 350 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 42,878 · -1.2% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 42,878 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 42,867 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 42,834 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 43,013 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 42,995 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 42,963 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 42,723 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 42,542 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 42,430 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 42,460 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 43,242 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 43,400 |
Rank over time
#885 · up 5 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #885 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #885 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #885 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #887 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #885 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #884 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #885 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #886 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #887 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #888 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #888 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #888 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #888 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #890 |
Growth %
Average -0.10% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.03% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.04% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.42% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.04% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.07% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.56% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.42% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.26% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.07% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -1.81% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.36% |
Active installs band
40K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 40K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 40K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 40K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 40K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 40K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 40K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 40K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 40K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 40K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 40K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 40K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 40K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 40K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 40K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- So far:Rank #885 → #885
- Released 2.7.4 (was 2.7.3)
- Rank #888 → #887Downloads -21.3%
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
- Rank #890 → #884Downloads -10.1%
- Released 2.7.3 (was 2.7.1)
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.756%
- v2.619%
- v2.213%
- v2.35.7%
- Other7.1%
Rating trend
4.1★★★★★106 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.7.4
- Requires WordPress
- 5.5
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 7.3
- First released
- Aug 23, 2016
- Last updated
- Nov 6, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about SecuPress with Simple SSL
How many websites use SecuPress with Simple SSL?
SecuPress with Simple SSL is active on 40K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #885 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has SecuPress with Simple SSL been downloaded?
1,365,196 times in total since 2016. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 736 times. See download stats
When was SecuPress with Simple SSL last updated?
Version 2.7.4 came out on Nov 6, 2026 (2 days ago). See every release
Is SecuPress with Simple SSL compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Does SecuPress with Simple SSL have known security vulnerabilities?
None that affect the current version. WPVulnerability’s database lists 7 older issues, fixed in earlier versions, so keep SecuPress with Simple SSL up to date. See its security record
Is SecuPress with Simple SSL still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 2 days ago. Its authors resolved 1 of the 2 support threads opened in the last two months.
What rating does SecuPress with Simple SSL have?
4.1 out of 5 from 106 reviews on WordPress.org. 72% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to SecuPress with Simple SSL?
The plugins most like SecuPress with Simple SSL, by the tags they share, are Wordfence Security (5M+), Sucuri Security (600K+) and Kadence Security (700K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.1
★★★★★
106 reviews
- 5 stars: 76 reviews, 72%
- 4 stars: 5 reviews, 5%
- 3 stars: 5 reviews, 5%
- 2 stars: 4 reviews, 4%
- 1 stars: 16 reviews, 15%
- Positive
- 76%4–5★
- Mixed
- 5%3★
- Critical
- 19%1–2★
- About 2 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.2.
- Each new 1★ review takes 4 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 43,000 |
| Reported installs | 40K+ |
| Rating | 4.1 |
| Reviews | 106 |
| Total downloads | 1.4M |
| Author | SecuPress |
| First released | Aug 23, 2016 |
| Version | 2.7.4 |
| Requires WP | 5.5 |
| Requires PHP | 7.3 |
| Last updated | Nov 6, 2026 |
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