SecuPress with Simple SSL – Simple and Performant Security

80 Quality Score

Active Installs

21/30

The plugin has 40,000 active installs, which is respectable but modest compared to top alternatives like Wordfence with 5 million installs, holding back its popularity score.

Update Freshness

25/25

The plugin was updated within days of this assessment and is tested against WordPress 6.9.4, indicating a highly active and current development cycle.

User Rating

12/15

An 82/100 average rating from 108 reviewers suggests users are generally satisfied, though the low review count means the sample is smaller than typical category leaders.

Support Health

8/15

Only 2 support threads exist with a 0% resolution rate, which is a real concern given the volume suggests either very few issues or unresolved user problems.

WP Compatibility

15/15

Tested with WordPress 6.9.4 and supporting PHP 7.0+, the plugin has broad compatibility across modern and slightly older PHP environments.

Scores higher than 81% of indexed plugins

About

Protect your WordPress with SecuPress, analyze and ensure the safety of your website daily.

Active Installs 40k+

Rating ★★★★ 4.1/5

Last Updated 2026-09-25 2:48pm GMT

Requires WordPress 5.5+

Tested Up To 7.1.2

Requires PHP 7.3+

Security History

6 known vulnerabilities, all patched

1 High 5 Medium

Most recent: April 28, 2025

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SecuPress Free <= 2.3.9 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Arbitrary Plugin Installation Medium

April 28, 2025 Patched in ["2.3.10"] CVE-2025-3452

SecuPress Free <= 2.2.5.3 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting Medium

March 27, 2025 Patched in ["2.2.5.4"] CVE-2025-30907

SecuPress Free <= 2.2.5.3 - Missing Authorization Medium

March 11, 2025 Patched in ["2.3"] CVE-2024-43228

SecuPress Free — WordPress Security <= 2.2.5.3 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via secupress_check_ban_ips_form Shortcode Medium

February 27, 2025 Patched in ["2.3"] CVE-2024-9019

SecuPress Free — WordPress Security <= 2.2.5.1 - Cross-Site Request Forgery to Banned IP Address Medium

April 1, 2024 Patched in ["2.2.5.2"] CVE-2024-1504

SecuPress Free and SecuPress Pro <= 1.4.12 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary IP Ban High

March 22, 2021 Patched in ["2.0"]

What It Does

SecuPress is a WordPress security plugin that hardens your site against common threats by scanning for malware, blocking suspicious login attempts, and applying protective settings to your WordPress installation. It runs daily safety checks and offers modules for firewall rules, login protection, and content protection. The plugin aims to simplify site security for users who do not want to configure complex tools manually.

Who It's For

SecuPress is best suited for small to medium WordPress site owners who want an all-in-one security solution without the complexity of enterprise tools. It works well for bloggers, small business sites, and freelancers who want daily scanning and a familiar interface. Developers comfortable with Really Simple Security's parent product will likely prefer the more popular alternative below.

Who Should Skip It

If you run a high-traffic site, an e-commerce store handling sensitive payment data, or a site that already uses a managed WordPress host with built-in security, you can skip SecuPress. Larger sites are also better served by Wordfence or Really Simple Security, which have far larger install bases and faster response cycles.

The Bottom Line

SecuPress earns a solid 80.41/100 and has excellent maintenance and compatibility, but its small install base, low review count, and 0% support thread resolution rate make it harder to recommend over category leaders like Really Simple Security. For most site owners, the alternatives offer better track records at similar or no cost. SecuPress is a reasonable choice if you already use it and trust the brand, but new users will likely find stronger options above.

Pick this when you want the same parent brand with a much larger install base of 3 million, better support history, and a higher overall score of 98.71.

Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware Scan, and Login Security 97/100

Choose Wordfence if you need a mature firewall with deep traffic inspection and 5 million installs, especially on high-traffic or commercial sites.

Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, & Growth 94/100

Pick Jetpack when you want security bundled with backups, performance, and growth tools from Automattic, ideal for sites already in the WordPress.com ecosystem.

All-In-One Security (AIOS) – Security and Firewall 91/100

Choose AIOS if you want a free, widely-used firewall with 1 million installs and a gentle learning curve for non-technical site owners.

Safe SVG 89/100

Pick Safe SVG when your specific concern is allowing SVG uploads safely rather than full-site security, as it solves one narrow problem very well.