After installed very secure. They look good and feel safe. I didn't like the drywall anchors included in the pkg so I used #6 Self-Drilling Nylon Drywall Anchor screws. They went in much easier and felt solid. One end had 2 screws into a stud and one anchor screw. The second end had one into a stud and 2 anchor screws. This bar was put in horizontally and the second bar was put in vertically with a total of 4 screws into the stud and 2 anchor screws. I liked the cover plates so that no screws were visible. I'm happy with them and would recommend them. I only gave 4 stars because of having to make a trip into town for the self drilling anchor screws.