Really Simple Security – Simple and Performant Security (formerly Really Simple SSL) vs Simple Points and Rewards for WooCommerce – Create a Loyalty Program

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!

Simple Points and Rewards for WooCommerce helps you launch a lightweight, no‑bloat points and rewards loyalty program without complexity. Customers earn points for actions (signup, orders, referrals) and redeem them for rewards like WooCommerce coupon vouchers, specific products, or checkout discounts – a complete Points and Rewards experience for WooCommerce. A dedicated “Rewards” tab appears under My Account with points, history, ways to earn and redeem, and redeemed vouchers. Admins get a clear settings area and tools to manage points, logs, and vouchers in your loyalty program. Points and Rewards – Free Features My Account “Rewards” page (or shortcode) for customers to view and manage their points and rewards Levels and Badges System (Some limits apply in free version) WooCommerce Subscriptions support: award points on subscription renewals Deduct points when orders are refunded/cancelled/failed Customisable email notifications (points earned, rewards claimed) Admin tools: Settings, Points Activity Log, Customer Points manager, Reward Vouchers Order meta box showing awarded/deducted points context Plugin customisations (points labels, rewards labels, headings, colors, etc) Why choose this Loyalty Points and Rewards plugin? Built specifically for WooCommerce Fast and lightweight Simple UX: one Rewards dashboard with points, levels, ways to earn and redeem Easy to setup and configure Works alongside WooCommerce coupon discounts and sales Flexible reward types: vouchers, products, or checkout discounts Levels and multipliers to incentivise more spending Comprehensive admin tools for managing your loyalty program Ways to Earn Points There are several ways for customers to earn points, including: Signing up for an account Placing new orders Referring friends via referral links Subscription renewals (WooCommerce Subscriptions) The Pro version adds points for first order, after X orders, writing reviews, birthdays, social shares, and daily logins. Types of Rewards Reward points can be redeemed for various rewards vouchers including: WooCommerce coupon vouchers for discounts Free shipping on their next order Claim a specific free product Alternatively, you can enable the “Points Discount on Checkout” option. This is a more simple and traditional method, that allows customers to convert points into an immediate order discount at checkout without generating a coupon. Redeeming Points Customers can redeem their points via the Rewards dashboard or at checkout (if enabled): My Account > Rewards: Customers view available points, total earned, level progress, ways to earn, ways to redeem, redeemed vouchers, and a paginated points history. Redeeming rewards: Voucher reward: creates a WooCommerce coupon tied to the customer that they can use on their next order. Product reward: creates a WooCommerce coupon and directs to checkout with the product added to the cart for free. Product bundle reward (Pro): creates a WooCommerce coupon and directs to checkout with all products in the bundle added to the cart for free. Points discount on checkout: lets customers apply their points as an instant discount on the current order from the checkout rewards box. Pro Features Unlimited access to all features Referral coupons and offers (gift coupons, attribution rules) Conditional Rules for Earning Methods Product Bundle Rewards Floating Rewards Widget Floating Gift widget Reward points with a Prize Wheel Reward points on First Order Reward points after X Orders Reward points for Writing Reviews Reward points on Birthdays Reward points for Social Shares Reward points for Daily Logins Reward points for Product Offers & Bonuses Custom Ways to Earn points via developer API Custom renewal earning rates for WooCommerce Subscriptions (percentage or fixed points per renewal) Multi-currency support for points earning Points inactivity expiry Reward expiry and automatic cleanup Min and max points redemption limits Additional settings and UX enhancements TRY PRO FREE FOR 7 DAYS Settings Overview Rewards: Create and configure reward items (voucher or product), costs, and limits. Ways to Earn: Signup points; order earning rate; award timing; refund/cancel deductions; referral earning (PRO supports fixed or percent-based with attribution). Levels & Badges: Enable levels, multipliers, progression, and display options. General: Labels (Points/Rewards), headings, display toggles. Email: Subjects/bodies for “points earned” and “reward claimed”, with placeholders available. PRO tabs: Conditional Rules, Referral Offers, Gift Widget, Rewards Widget. Tip: You can also embed the Rewards dashboard anywhere with the shortcode: [spar_points_rewards]. This lets you place your Points and Rewards experience on any page. Migrations You can easily migrate your existing customer points data from other popular WooCommerce Points and Rewards plugins including: WooCommerce Points and Rewards (by WooCommerce) MyRewards (by Long Watch Studio) WPLoyalty (by flycart) Points and Rewards for WooCommerce (by WP Swings) YITH WooCommerce Points and Rewards (by YITH) Why do I need a Points and Rewards program? A Points and Rewards program incentivizes customer loyalty by rewarding repeat purchases and engagement. It encourages customers to return to your store, increasing lifetime value and fostering a sense of community around your brand. By offering points for actions like signing up, making purchases, and referring friends, you create a positive feedback loop that benefits both your business and your customers. Why choose Simple Points and Rewards for WooCommerce? Simple Points and Rewards for WooCommerce is designed to be a lightweight, easy-to-use solution that integrates seamlessly with your WooCommerce store. It offers a comprehensive set of features without the complexity and bloat of larger WooCommerce loyalty programs. With a focus on user experience, both for customers and administrators, it provides a straightforward way to implement a loyalty program that drives engagement and sales.