Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware Scan, and Login Security vs Really Simple Security – Simple and Performant Security (formerly Really Simple SSL): Which Is Faster for WordPress?
Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware Scan, and Login Security
B-5M+ installs · 4.7/5 rating
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Really Simple Security – Simple and Performant Security (formerly Really Simple SSL)
B3M+ installs · 4.9/5 rating
Overall Winner
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware Scan, and Login Security | Really Simple Security – Simple and Performant Security (formerly Really Simple SSL) |
|---|---|---|
| Active Installs | 5.0M+ | 3.0M+ |
| User Rating | 4.7/5 | 4.9/5 |
| Speed Score | B- | B |
| Tested Up To | WP 6.9.1 | WP 6.9.1 |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 | 7.4 |
| Last Updated | 2025-12-20 | 2026-02-10 |
| Total Downloads | 405.9M+ | 203.8M+ |
Verdict
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware Scan, and Login Security or Really Simple Security – Simple and Performant Security (formerly Really Simple SSL)?
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, Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware Scan, and Login Security or Really Simple Security – Simple and Performant Security (formerly Really Simple SSL)?
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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