Really Simple Security – Simple and Performant Security (formerly Really Simple SSL) vs Smart Woo Service Invoicing

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!

Smart Woo Service Invoicing is a subscription-ready invoicing solution built for service-based businesses. Whether you offer one-off services, recurring retainers, or subscription plans, Smart Woo automates your billing cycle with auto-generated invoices, payment reminders, and a professional client portal. Perfect for freelancers, agencies, and service providers, Smart Woo seamlessly integrates with WooCommerce, helping you manage recurring services and invoicing without manual hassle. With powerful automation, customizable billing rules, and a client-friendly dashboard, Smart Woo lets you focus on delivering services while it handles the repetitive payment and invoicing tasks. Features Intuitive Admin Dashboards Manage service subscriptions, invoices, emails, refunds, and more from a clean, organized backend dashboard. Professional Client Portal Offer your clients a modern, easy-to-use frontend where they can manage subscriptions, view invoices, order services, and pay outstanding balances effortlessly. Automatic Invoice Generation Automatically create and send invoices at the end of each subscription billing cycle — no more manual chasing or bookkeeping headaches. Flexible Payment Options Supports all payment gateways you’ve enabled in WooCommerce, ensuring your clients can pay their invoices with ease. Customizable Billing Cycles Charge clients monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, or annually, depending on your service model. User-Friendly Onboarding Let customers define service names, select billing cycles, and provide essential details during sign-up. Robust Subscription Asset Support Handle subscriptions for digital, downloadable, remotely protected, or even physical assets, with full control. Guest Invoicing Create invoices for non-registered users and send them directly via email. Smart Payment Links Generate direct payment or auto-login URLs so clients can pay invoices without needing to log into the client portal. Smart Woo Pro Features Advanced Usage Stats Access detailed insights and visual analytics on subscription usage trends. Service Interaction Logs Track client activity and interactions with their subscriptions for better transparency. Detailed Invoice Logs Monitor all invoice events, including payment successes, failures, and adjustments. Custom Invoice Items Add custom charges or items directly to an invoice. Prorated Subscriptions Enable prorated billing for subscription upgrades or downgrades, automatically reflected in invoices. Automated Refunds Automatically process prorated refunds when a subscription is canceled mid-cycle. Seamless Service Migration Easily manage subscription migrations, including prorated adjustments, with detailed change logs. Customizable Email Templates Tailor notification emails to match your brand and communication style. REST API Access Access subscription and invoice data programmatically using a robust (currently read-only) REST API — with write support coming soon. PDF Invoice Attachments Automatically attach professionally formatted PDF invoices to outgoing email notifications. Dedicated Support & Updates Get premium support and automatic updates to keep your system secure and feature-rich. Get Smart Woo Pro License This project is licensed under the GPL v3.0 or later. Prerequisites WordPress: Ensure your WordPress installation is version 6.4 or higher. WooCommerce: This plugin requires WooCommerce to be installed and activated. Tested and optimized for WooCommerce 8.0+. PHP: A PHP version of 7.4 or later is required. Ensure your hosting environment meets this requirement. Database: Ensure your database is running MySQL version 5.6+ or MariaDB version 10.0+ for compatibility. Most modern WordPress hosting providers already meet these requirements. Usage Getting started with Smart Woo is easy — follow these simple steps to create services, manage subscriptions, and start automated invoicing: Create a Service Product Go to the plugin’s Service Product page and create a product for the service you offer. Configure Billing Options Set billing cycles (monthly, yearly, etc.), sign-up fees, and other service-specific options. Customer Sign-Up Customers can configure their service details during checkout or sign-up. Manage Service Orders Process and manage all service orders through the Service Order page. Once processed, the service subscription is automatically activated. Automated Renewals & Invoicing Smart Woo will automatically generate invoices and send them via email at the end of each billing cycle. Easy Payments Customers can pay invoices directly via the email payment link or by logging into the client portal. You can also read our detailed setup article: Smart Woo Usage Guide. Feedback and Contributions Your feedback helps shape the future of Smart Woo! – Have a suggestion or feature request? Let us know. – Found a bug or issue? Report it so we can fix it quickly. For release notes, upcoming features, and future updates, visit the official release page. Source Code You can access the source code for the Smart Woo Service Invoicing plugin on our official GitHub Public Repository. Technical Support We are committed to delivering a high-quality user experience and ensuring that our product is safe and bug-free. However, if you encounter any issues, we are dedicated to resolving them swiftly. For dedicated support, please visit our support portal. For general inquiries, use the WordPress Support Forum.