Really Simple SSL

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Really Simple SSL

By vicocotea

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Easily improve site security with WordPress hardening, vulnerability detection and SSL certificate generation.

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Main benefits

Lightweight and modular

Easy SSL migration

Advanced site hardening

Vulnerability detection

About this plugin

Author: vicocotea

Categories: Security

Version: 8.1.3

Last updated: 16-05-2024

WordPress version: 5.9

Tested up to: 6.5.3

PHP version required: 7.4

Languages: English (Australia), English (Canada) [+57]

Tags:

Hsts

Https

Mixed content

Ssl

Security

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Overview

Really Simple SSL is a lightweight and user-friendly WordPress security plugin designed to enhance the security of WordPress websites by leveraging SSL certificates, detecting vulnerabilities, and implementing essential WordPress hardening measures. With its modular design, the plugin ensures minimal impact on site performance while offering comprehensive security features such as effortless SSL migration, secure cookies, server health checks, and preventive measures like disabling XML-RPC and directory browsing. The Pro version extends the protection with advanced SSL enforcement, mixed content scanning, security headers, and more. Additionally, the plugin provides login protection, access control, and automated vulnerability measures to keep the website secure against emerging threats.

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.

WordPress Hardening

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).

Vulnerability Detection

Get notified when plugins, themes or WP core contain vulnerabilities and need appropriate action.
Force update: An update process will be tried multiple times until it can be assumed development of a theme or plugin is abandoned.
Quarantine: When a plugin or theme can’t be updated to solve a vulnerability, Really Simple SSL can quarantine the plugin.

Login Protection

Two-Step verification (Email login).
Enforce strong passwords and frequent password change.
Limit Login Attempts: Configure a threshold to temporarily or permanently block IP addresses or (non-existing) usernames.
Throw a CAPTCHA after a failed login (hCaptcha or Google reCaptcha).

Features list

Feature

Premium version

25 Domains

Supports up to 25 domains.

HSTS Preload List

Ensures your site is included in the HSTS preload list.

Security Headers

Adds essential security headers to your site.

Mixed content Fixer Pro

Automatically fixes mixed content issues.

HTTP Strict Transport Security

Enforces HTTPS connections for your site.

Advanced Hardening Features

Provides advanced security hardening options.

Vulnerability Measures

Implements measures to protect against vulnerabilities.

Enhances security for login processes.

Premium Support

Offers access to premium customer support.

Includes Multisite Plugin

Supports multisite WordPress installations.

Pricing

Personal

$49 / year

Plan includes

Single License

HSTS Preload List

Security Headers

Mixed content Fixer Pro

HTTP Strict Transport Security

Advanced Hardening Features

Vulnerability Measures

Agency

$199 / year

Plan includes

25 Domains

HSTS Preload List

Security Headers

Mixed content Fixer Pro

HTTP Strict Transport Security

Advanced Hardening Features

Vulnerability Measures

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Rating and reviews

Rating summary

1477

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User sentiment analysis

Users appreciate the WordPress Really Simple SSL plugin for its ease of use, efficient SSL management, and seamless setup process. It simplifies the complex task of enabling SSL, making websites more secure and professional. Users find it beginner-friendly and reliable, with minimal technical hassle. However, drawbacks include complaints about the plugin becoming bloated with unnecessary features, which can be confusing and intrusive. Some users miss the simplicity of earlier versions and are annoyed by the frequent notifications and prompts to upgrade to the Pro version. Despite these issues, the majority still recommend the plugin for its core functionality and reliability.