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1. Listing metadata

Field-level data

Field	Really Simple Security – Simple and Performant Security (formerly Really Simple SSL)	SecuSeek – Web Security Scanner & Vulnerability Assessment
Platforms	WordPress	WordPress
Developer	Really Simple Plugins	SecuSeek

2. Categories & rankings

Shared categories on the same row · in-category position inline

Really Simple Security – Simple and Performant Security (formerly Really Simple SSL)

SecuSeek – Web Security Scanner & Vulnerability Assessment

Shared

security

3. Search rankings

Top 5 keywords · shared rankings prioritized

Keyword	Really Simple Security – Simple and Performant Security (formerly Really Simple SSL)	SecuSeek – Web Security Scanner & Vulnerability Assessment
feedback form	#115	Not ranked
form	#144	Not ranked
custom form	#627	Not ranked

5. App details

Long-form description

Really Simple Security – Simple and Performant Security (formerly Really Simple SSL)

Easily improve site security with WordPress Hardening, Two-Factor Authentication (2FA), Login Protection, Vulnerability Detection and SSL certificate. Really simple, Effective and Performant WordPress Security Really Simple Security is the most lightweight and easy-to-use security plugin for WordPress. It secures your WordPress website with SSL certificate generation, including proper 301 https redirection and SSL enforcement, scanning for possible vulnerabilities, Login Protection and implementing essential WordPress hardening features. We believe that security should have the absolute minimum effect on website performance, user experience and maintainability. Therefore, Really Simple Security is: Lightweight: Every security feature is developed with a modular approach and with performance in mind. Disabled features won’t load any redundant code. Easy-to-use: 1-minute configuration with short onboarding setup. Security Features Easy SSL Migration Migrates your website to HTTPS and enforces SSL in just one click. 301 redirect via PHP or .htaccess Secure cookies Let’s Encrypt: Install an SSL Certificate if your hosting provider supports manual installation. Server Health Check: Your server configuration is every bit as important for your website security. WordPress Hardening Tweak your configuration and keep WordPress fortified and safe by tackling potential weaknesses. Prevent code execution in the uploads folder Prevent login feedback and disable user enumeration Disable XML-RPC Disable directory browsing Username restrictions (block ‘admin’ and public names) and much more.. Vulnerability Detection Get notified when plugins, themes or WP core contain vulnerabilities and need appropriate action. Login Protection Allow or enforce Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) for specific user roles. Users receive a two-factor code via Email. Improve Security with Really Simple Security Pro Protect your site with all essential security features by upgrading to Really Simple Security Pro. Advanced SSL enforcement Mixed Content Scan & Fixer. Detect files that are requested over HTTP and fix them to HTTPS, both Front- and Back-end. Enable HTTP Strict Transport Security and configure your site for the HSTS Preload list. Firewall Really Simple Security Pro includes a performant and efficient WordPress firewall, to stop bots, crawlers and bad actors with IP and username blocks. 404 blocking – Blocks crawlers as they trigger unusual numbers of 404 errors. Region blocking – Only allow/block access to your site from specific regions. Automated and customisable Firewall rules. IP blocklist and allowlist. Security Headers Security headers protect your site visitors against the risk of clickjacking, cross-site-forgery attacks, stealing login credentials and malware. Independent of your Server Configuration, works on Apache, LiteSpeed, NGINX, etc. Protect your website visitors with X-XSS Protection, X-Content-Type-Options, X-Frame-Options, a Referrer Policy and CORS headers. Automatically generate your WordPress-tailored Content Security Policy. Vulnerability Measures When a vulnerability is detected in a plugin, theme or WordPress core you will get notified accordingly. With Vulnerability Measures, you can configure simple but effective measures to make sure that a critical vulnerability won’t remain unattended. Force update: An update process will be tried multiple times until it can be assumed development of a theme or plugin is abandoned. You will be notified during these steps. Quarantine: When a plugin or theme can’t be updated to solve a vulnerability, Really Simple Security can quarantine the plugin. Advanced Site Hardening Choose a custom login URL Automated File Permissions check and fixer Rename and randomize your database prefix Change the debug.log file location to a non-public folder Disable application passwords Control admin creation Disable HTTP methods, reducing HTTP requests Login Protection Secure your website’s login process and user accounts with powerful security measures. Two-Step verification (Email login) 2FA (two factor authentication) with TOTP Passwordless login with passkey login Enforce strong passwords and frequent password change Limit Login Attempts With Limit Login Attempts you can configure a threshold to temporarily or permanently block IP addresses or (non-existing) usernames. You can also throw a CAPTCHA after a failed login (hCaptcha or Google reCaptcha) Access Control Restrict access to your site for specific regions. Add specific IP addresses or IP ranges to the Blocklist or Allowlist. Useful Links Documentation Security Definitions Translate Really Simple Security Issues & pull requests Feature requests Love Really Simple Security? If you want to support the continuing development of this plugin, please consider buying Really Simple Security Pro, which includes some excellent security features and premium support. About Really Simple Plugins Our mission is to make complex WordPress requirements really easy. Really Simple Security is developed by Really Simple Plugins. For generating SSL certificates, Really Simple Security uses the le acme2 PHP Let’s Encrypt client library, thanks to ‘fbett’ for providing it. Vulnerability Detection uses WP Vulnerability, an open-source initiative by Javier Casares. Want to join as a collaborator? We’re on GitHub as well!

SecuSeek – Web Security Scanner & Vulnerability Assessment

SecuSeek – Web Security Scanner & Vulnerability Assessment brings comprehensive security scanning and vulnerability management directly into your WordPress admin dashboard. Monitor, analyze, and manage security findings from multiple scans in a centralized, user-friendly interface. 🔍 Comprehensive Security Scanning SecuSeek performs extensive security scans and aggregates all findings in one place. View vulnerabilities across your entire web infrastructure with detailed information about each security issue. ✨ Key Features Real-time Findings Dashboard – Monitor all security vulnerabilities with live updates Multi-Severity Classification – Findings categorized by Critical, High, Medium, and Low severity levels Advanced Filtering System – Filter by category, severity, confidence level, status, domain, and custom groups Detailed Vulnerability Information – Complete details including CVE/CWE identifiers, confidence scores, and evidence Actionable Remediation Steps – Get specific guidance on how to fix each vulnerability Reference Links – Direct links to official security advisories and documentation Export Capabilities – Export findings for reports and documentation 📊 What You Get With Each Finding Overview – Clear explanation of the vulnerability Detailed Information – CVE/CWE codes, confidence level, category, affected assets Detection Details – When and where the vulnerability was detected Recommended Actions – Immediate steps to take Remediation Steps – Detailed instructions to fix the issue External References – Links to security advisories and technical documentation 🎯 How It Works Install and activate the SecuSeek plugin Enter your SecuSeek API key from your account SecuSeek automatically performs security scans on your configured domains View all findings organized by severity in your WordPress dashboard Filter and analyze vulnerabilities Follow remediation steps to fix security issues Export reports for documentation or compliance purposes 🛡️ Who Should Use This? Website Administrators – Monitor security across all your WordPress sites Security Professionals – Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments Development Teams – Track and fix security issues during development Business Owners – Stay informed about your website’s security status Anyone using SecuSeek – Seamlessly integrate scan results into WordPress admin 🔗 External Services This plugin connects to SecuSeek’s external API to fetch and display security scan results – for complete details about data handling, privacy practices, and service transparency, visit https://secuseek.com/. 💻 Modern Technology Stack Built with modern web technologies for a fast, responsive experience: * Alpine.js for reactive UI components * Font Awesome for clean iconography * WordPress HTTP API for secure external requests * WordPress Cron for scheduled scans All source code is human-readable and available in the plugin directory. Terms and Privacy Terms of Service: https://secuseek.com/terms-and-conditions/ Privacy Policy: https://secuseek.com/privacy-policy/

Frequently asked

Common questions about this comparison

Which has better reviews, Really Simple Security – Simple and Performant Security (formerly Really Simple SSL) or SecuSeek – Web Security Scanner & Vulnerability Assessment?

Really Simple Security – Simple and Performant Security (formerly Really Simple SSL) (4.9★, 8,868 reviews) and SecuSeek – Web Security Scanner & Vulnerability Assessment (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 Really Simple Security – Simple and Performant Security (formerly Really Simple SSL) or SecuSeek – Web Security Scanner & Vulnerability Assessment?

SecuSeek – Web Security Scanner & Vulnerability Assessment 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, Really Simple Security – Simple and Performant Security (formerly Really Simple SSL) or SecuSeek – Web Security Scanner & Vulnerability Assessment?

Both apps are one-click installs from the WordPress Plugin Directory. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly; Really Simple Security – Simple and Performant Security (formerly Really Simple SSL) has more published reviews to read for user-reported install experience (8,868 vs 1).

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

AppRanks cannot say which fits a larger or smaller operation — there is no store-size measurement in the WordPress Plugin Directory data. What it can show: Really Simple Security – Simple and Performant Security (formerly Really Simple SSL) has 8,868 published reviews; SecuSeek – Web Security Scanner & Vulnerability Assessment has 1 published reviews. Compare plan limits and pricing tiers against your own volume.

Can I migrate data between Really Simple Security – Simple and Performant Security (formerly Really Simple SSL) and SecuSeek – Web Security Scanner & Vulnerability Assessment?

Migration support varies by app and category. Really Simple Security – Simple and Performant Security (formerly Really Simple SSL) and SecuSeek – Web Security Scanner & Vulnerability Assessment 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 SecuSeek – Web Security Scanner & Vulnerability Assessment" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.

Really Simple Security – Simple and Performant Security (formerly Really Simple SSL) vs SecuSeek – Web Security Scanner & Vulnerability Assessment