Headers Security Advanced & HSTS WP vs Unique Headers (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Headers Security Advanced & HSTS WP
90K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Headers Security Advanced & HSTS WP has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 77 reviews) and leads in active installations (90K+ vs 20K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Headers Security Advanced & HSTS WP has accumulated 1.4M+ total downloads while Unique Headers has 414K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Headers Security Advanced & HSTS WP | Unique Headers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.9/5 | 4.9/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 77 | ► | 160 |
| Active Installs | 90K+ | ◄ | 20K+ |
| Total Downloads | 1.4M+ | ◄ | 414K+ |
| Support Resolution | 0% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 weeks ago | ◄ | 2 years ago |
| First Released | 2021 | 2012 | |
| Age | 5 years | 14 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.7+ | 4.3+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 5.3.2 | 1.9.3 |
Rating Breakdown
Headers Security Advanced & HSTS WP
Unique Headers
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Headers Security Advanced & HSTS WP averaged approximately 2,179 daily downloads while Unique Headers averaged 39.
Recent Reviews
Headers Security Advanced & HSTS WP Reviews
Fantastic!
Fantastic Plugin!
Awesome
I already loved the plugin! But the help I received from Andrea Ferro when a problem arose was also fantastic. Fantastic!Thanks
Great plugin and support
A very usefull and efficient plugin which bring important security to websites by just installing it !I have some questions and the support was very friendly and quick to answer. Thanks for your gr
Unique Headers Reviews
Simply Awesome
Super easy to use. Thank you for developing this.
works perfectly
works perfectly. the shortcodes could be better
Great job!
thx
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