Plugin Security vs Simple Plugin Selector — WordPress

Plugin Security Scanner vs Simple Plugin Selector

Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points

Plugin Security Scanner

4.9·7reviews·700+installs

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1. Listing metadata

Field-level data

	Plugin Security Scanner	Simple Plugin Selector
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Description	1813 / 5000 chars36% used	1812 / 5000 chars36% used
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Languages
Platforms	WordPress	WordPress
Developer	Glen Scott	Peter Lawrenson
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Feature comparison between Plugin Security Scanner and Simple Plugin Selector
Metric	Plugin Security Scanner	Simple Plugin Selector
Rating	4.9 ★	★ 5.0 ★
Total reviews	★ 7	1
Active installs	700+	—
Free plan	—	—

3. App details

Long-form description · keyword frequency

Plugin Security Scanner

This plugin determines whether any of your plugins or themes have security vulnerabilities. It does this by looking up details in the WPScan Vulnerability Database. It will run a scan once a day, and e-mail the administrator if any vulnerable plugins or themes are found. Please note: As from version 2.0.0, you will need to register on the WPScan Vulnerability Database site in order to get an API token. This token is required before any security scans can be performed. Once you have your token, it can be added to the Plugin Security Scanner settings page. You can also register a webhook for notifications. The webhook will trigger daily, even if no vulnerabilities found. The webhook is a post request, with JSON payload containing the vulnerabilities. You can enable the webhook under Settings\General tab – see the Plugin Security Scanner settings. It also adds a new menu option to the admin tools menu called “Plugin Security Scanner”. Clicking this runs a scan. If the scan finds any problems, it shows you a list of plugins or themes that have vulnerabilities, along with a description of the issue. The WPScan Vulnerability Database API, which this plugin uses, is free for non-commercial use. However, any commercial usage will require that you purchase a commercial license from WPScan. If you are using the API for your own site then you will not need a commercial license. However, if you are a hosting company and install the plugin systematically across all of your clients sites, then you will need to purchase a commercial license. If you are making heavy use of the API, it is likely that you will need to purchase a commercial license. To enquire about a commercial license, please contact [email protected] Icons made by Alessio Atzeni from www.flaticon.com is licensed by CC BY 3.0

Top keywords

commercial6×1.94%
commercial license5×1.61%
license5×1.61%
security5×1.61%
api4×1.29%
vulnerabilities4×1.29%
webhook4×1.29%
wpscan4×1.29%
database3×0.97%
purchase3×0.97%
purchase a commercial3×0.97%
scan3×0.97%

Simple Plugin Selector

By default, WordPress will load every plugin on every page. The Simple Plugin Selector (SPS) plugin allows the administrator to select which plugins are used on a page-by-page basis. This prevents unneeded plugins and plugin support files from loading. HTTP requests and download size will be reduced, so improving website performance for the visitor. For example, you probably use your contact form plugin only on your Contact Us page. SPS allows you to deactivate it when the page request is for one of your other pages, so your users don’t download your contact form style sheets and scripts unnecessarily. The plugin has a user-friendly interface, so the administrator can see easily which plugins are running on each page. Plugin filtering is disabled in admin context. Not for newbies! The administrator must have a clear grasp of which plugins are required for each page, otherwise some pages will have errors because a required plugin is not loaded. Deactivating Deactivating SPS in the normal plugins list will deactivate plugin filtering and remove the SPS file from the mu-plugins directory. Removing the SPS plugin using FTP will leave an unwanted SPS file in mu-plugins, but plugin filtering will be disabled. SPS settings are not deleted by plugin deactivation or deletion. Reactivating should pickup filtering where it left off. Settings Go to Dashboard > Settings > Simple Plugin Selector to set which plugins are required on a page by page basis. If the site has cache or optimize plugins, they should be cleared after changing any SPS settings. If a new page, post or product is created, all plugins will be activated for that by default until set otherwise in SPS settings. If a new plugin is activated, it will be loaded for all pages by default until set otherwise in SPS settings.

Top keywords

sps10×3.36%
page8×2.68%
settings6×2.01%
filtering4×1.34%
sps settings4×1.34%
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Frequently asked

Common questions about this comparison

Which has better reviews, Plugin Security Scanner or Simple Plugin Selector?

Plugin Security Scanner (4.9★, 7 reviews) and Simple Plugin Selector (5.0★, 1 reviews) are essentially tied on rating. Look at review velocity and individual reviewer quotes — both visible on each app's detail page — to differentiate.

Should I choose Plugin Security Scanner or Simple Plugin Selector?

Simple Plugin Selector holds the higher average rating (5.0★ vs 4.9★). That is the one dimension AppRanks can separate them on here — read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.

Which is faster to set up, Plugin Security Scanner or Simple Plugin Selector?

Both apps are one-click installs from the WordPress Plugin Directory. Plugin Security Scanner has the deeper published review base (7 vs 1), which often — though not always — accompanies better-tested setup docs. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly: read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for user-reported install experience.

Which works better for small vs large WordPress Plugin Directory site owners?

Plugin Security Scanner typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (7 reviews). Simple Plugin Selector typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (1 reviews). A larger review base generally means the app has been exercised at scale — relevant if you are processing high volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.

Can I migrate data between Plugin Security Scanner and Simple Plugin Selector?

Migration support varies by app and category. Plugin Security Scanner and Simple Plugin Selector both publish their export options on their marketplace listing pages (or in their support docs); some apps offer one-click import from competitors, others require CSV. The fastest check: search "import from Simple Plugin Selector" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.

Plugin Security Scanner vs Simple Plugin Selector

Plugin Security Scanner

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Simple Plugin Selector

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Should I choose Plugin Security Scanner or Simple Plugin Selector?

Which is faster to set up, Plugin Security Scanner or Simple Plugin Selector?

Which works better for small vs large WordPress Plugin Directory site owners?

Can I migrate data between Plugin Security Scanner and Simple Plugin Selector?

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