Really Simple Security – Simple and Performant Security (formerly Really Simple SSL) vs Disable Comments – Remove Comments & Stop Spam [Multi-Site Support]: Which Is Faster for WordPress?
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Really Simple Security – Simple and Performant Security (formerly Really Simple SSL)
A-3M+ installs · 4.9/5 rating
View full benchmark →Overall Winner
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Disable Comments – Remove Comments & Stop Spam [Multi-Site Support]
A1M+ installs · 4.7/5 rating
View full benchmark →Head-to-Head Benchmark
| Metric | Really Simple Security | Disable Comments |
|---|---|---|
| ⚡ Activation TTFB | +3 ms | +-2 ms |
| ⚡ Activation Memory | +0 MB | +0 MB |
| ⚡ Activation Queries | +4 | +1 |
| 🏠 Homepage TTFB | Measuring — results coming soon | |
| ⚙️ WP Admin TTFB | Measuring — results coming soon | |
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | Really Simple Security – Simple and Performant Security (formerly Really Simple SSL) | Disable Comments – Remove Comments & Stop Spam [Multi-Site Support] |
|---|---|---|
| Active Installs | 3.0M+ | 1.0M+ |
| User Rating | 4.9/5 | 4.7/5 |
| Speed Score | B | C |
| Tested Up To | WP 6.9.1 | WP 6.9.1 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 5.6 |
| Last Updated | 2026-02-10 | 2026-01-20 |
| Total Downloads | 203.8M+ | 31.5M+ |
Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, Really Simple Security – Simple and Performant Security (formerly Really Simple SSL) or Disable Comments – Remove Comments & Stop Spam [Multi-Site Support]?
Based on our heuristic analysis, Really Simple Security – Simple and Performant Security (formerly Really Simple SSL) scores better on speed metrics.
Which should I use, Really Simple Security – Simple and Performant Security (formerly Really Simple SSL) or Disable Comments – Remove Comments & Stop Spam [Multi-Site Support]?
Really Simple Security – Simple and Performant Security (formerly Really Simple SSL) is our overall recommendation based on speed, features, and user ratings.
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