Headers Security Advanced & HSTS WP vs WP Hide & Security Enhancer (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
WP Hide & Security Enhancer
50K+ 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 50K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Headers Security Advanced & HSTS WP has accumulated 1.4M+ total downloads while WP Hide & Security Enhancer has 3.4M+. WP Hide & Security Enhancer has a higher support resolution rate (0% vs 0%).
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Headers Security Advanced & HSTS WP | WP Hide & Security Enhancer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.9/5 | ◄ | 4.3/5 |
| Total Reviews | 77 | ► | 275 |
| Active Installs | 90K+ | ◄ | 50K+ |
| Total Downloads | 1.4M+ | ► | 3.4M+ |
| Support Resolution | 0% | 0% | |
| Last Updated | 2 weeks ago | ◄ | 4 weeks ago |
| First Released | 2021 | 2015 | |
| Age | 5 years | 11 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.7+ | 4.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | 5.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 5.3.2 | 2.8.3 |
Rating Breakdown
Headers Security Advanced & HSTS WP
WP Hide & Security Enhancer
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Headers Security Advanced & HSTS WP averaged approximately 2,179 daily downloads while WP Hide & Security Enhancer averaged 994.
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
WP Hide & Security Enhancer Reviews
Never display security widget to non-admins
Works well except for displaying the security widget to non-admins. This would be a five-star review if the plugin supported hiding security stats and access from non-admins. //shudder//ChatGPT create
Very good plugin with outstanding customer service!
This plugin is very effective and performs well. Customer Support is highly responsive and willing to help and troubleshoot possible implementation obstacles.
Custome Login Url and Cloudflare
Hi, Im using free version of your plugin. I set my custom login url. I also use cloudflare and secured my custom login page. But whenever a user logged out, custome url displays at the address bar.
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