Simple Security
v1.1.6by ChrisHurst · updated 11 years ago
Access Log to track Logins and Failed Login Attempts
- Rank
- #17,931
- Up29 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 83
- 80+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 7.9K
- 7,885 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 5 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Simple Security at a glance
Simple Security is a WordPress plugin by ChrisHurst with 80+ active installs, the #17,931 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 33% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews. Version 1.1.6 came out on Mar 2, 2015, more than 11 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.1.42. Among the 1,821 plugins tagged “security”, it ranks #354. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats70 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Simple Security |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 8 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 83 · -1.2% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 83 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 82 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 83 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 83 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 83 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 83 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 83 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 83 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 83 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 83 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 84 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 84 |
Rank over time
#17,931 · down 59 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #17,931 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #17,960 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #17,955 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #17,898 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #17,895 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #17,916 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #17,897 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #17,891 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #17,868 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #17,879 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #17,892 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #17,849 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #17,872 |
Growth %
Average -0.10% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +1.22% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.60% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -1.19% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
80+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 80+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.1100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★5 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1.6
- Requires WordPress
- 3.3
- Tested up to
- 4.1.42
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Nov 26, 2012
- Last updated
- Mar 2, 2015
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Simple Security
How many websites use Simple Security?
Simple Security is active on 80+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #17,931 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Simple Security been downloaded?
7,885 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Simple Security last updated?
Version 1.1.6 came out on Mar 2, 2015 (11 years ago).
Is Simple Security compatible with the latest WordPress?
Simple Security’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.1.42, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Simple Security still maintained?
Its last release was 11 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Simple Security have?
5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Simple Security?
The plugins most like Simple Security, by the tags they share, are Wordfence Security (5M+), Jetpack (3M+) and All-In-One Security (AIOS) (1M+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
5 reviews
- 5 stars: 5 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 83 |
| Reported installs | 80+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 5 |
| Total downloads | 7.9K |
| Author | ChrisHurst |
| First released | Nov 26, 2012 |
| Version | 1.1.6 |
| Requires WP | 3.3 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Mar 2, 2015 |
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- Rank
- #11
- Installs
- 5M+
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Jetpack
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Connect ChatGPT, Claude, or another AI agent to your site. Plus backup, malware scan, firewall, stats, CDN, and SEO tools in one plugin.
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All-In-One Security (AIOS)
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Protect your WordPress site with All-In-One Security (AIOS): easy-to-use login security, a powerful firewall, and much more.
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