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Maintained Tested up to 6.9.10

Really Simple Firewall Sync

Import and export blocked user agents for Really Simple Security (Pro & Multisite).

Active installs<10New
Downloads · 30d55▲ +41% vs prev. 30d
Rating—0 reviews
Health score36/100At risk
All-time downloads461Since Feb 2026
Support resolved—No recent threads
RequiresWP 5.8PHP 7.4+
Downloads · 7d11▼ -8.3% week over week
Our verdict

Consider an alternative

Really Simple Firewall Sync shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 8 months ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

  • Small user base (<10 active installs)
  • Very few reviews so far
  • Only tested up to WordPress 6.9 (latest is 7.1)

How does it stack up?

Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support

Daily downloads

123Jul 16Aug 29Oct 13
Yesterday2
Daily average (1y)2
Peak day60Feb 20, 2026
Last 12 months468

Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.

Rankings

Where Really Simple Firewall Sync stands today

WordPress.org search rankings

Live position in the plugin search, top 100
KeywordPositionCompeting pluginsCategory
firewall >100 1,070 Best firewall plugins →
import-export >100 4,406 Best import-export plugins →
rsssl #1 1 Best rsssl plugins →
security >100 10,000 Best security plugins →
user agent >100 3,817 Best user agent plugins →

About Really Simple Firewall Sync

From the official readme · v1.1.0

Description

Really Simple Firewall Sync allows administrators to easily export and import blocked user agents used by the
Really Simple Security firewall.

This plugin is designed for:
* Really Simple Security Pro
* Really Simple Security Pro Multisite

It integrates directly with the internal RSSSL firewall database table, ensuring that:
* Imported user agents appear in the RSSSL admin UI
* Firewall rules persist across regenerations
* No core or plugin files are modified

Features

  • Export blocked user agents to JSON
  • Import user agents from JSON
  • Merge or replace existing rules
  • Multisite compatible
  • Safe, database-driven integration
  • Displays currently enforced user agents

Installation

  1. Upload the plugin ZIP via Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin
  2. Activate the plugin
  3. Go to Tools → Really Simple Firewall Sync

Frequently asked questions

Does this plugin modify firewall.php directly?

No. The plugin writes to the same database table used by Really Simple Security, allowing the firewall to regenerate safely and keeping the admin UI in sync.

Is this plugin compatible with multisite?

Yes. It works with both single-site and multisite installations.

Does this plugin require Really Simple Security Pro?

Yes. This plugin is designed specifically for the Pro firewall functionality.

Changelog

Initial public release.

1.1.0

  • Added export functionality
  • Added merge or replace option
  • Added enforced user agents panel

Full changelog on WordPress.org →

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FAQ

Really Simple Firewall Sync: quick answers

Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.

Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 14, 2026

Is Really Simple Firewall Sync free?

Yes. Really Simple Firewall Sync is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

Is Really Simple Firewall Sync safe to use in 2026?

Really Simple Firewall Sync shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 8 months ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

How many websites use Really Simple Firewall Sync?

Really Simple Firewall Sync is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 461 times since it launched in February 2026. It was downloaded 55 times in the last 30 days.

Does Really Simple Firewall Sync work with WordPress 7.1?

Really Simple Firewall Sync is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

What PHP version does Really Simple Firewall Sync need?

Really Simple Firewall Sync requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

When was Really Simple Firewall Sync last updated?

The latest version, 1.1.0, was released on February 20, 2026 (8 months ago).

Who makes Really Simple Firewall Sync?

Really Simple Firewall Sync is developed and maintained by Icarez.

What are the best alternatives to Really Simple Firewall Sync?

The most popular alternatives to Really Simple Firewall Sync are Wordfence Security (5M+ installs), Limit Login Attempts Securi… (1M+ installs) and Security Optimizer (1M+ installs).

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