HSTS Ready vs Abdal Security Headers (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, HSTS Ready has a higher user rating (5/5 from 4 reviews) and leads in active installations (3.0K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. HSTS Ready has accumulated 31K+ total downloads while Abdal Security Headers has 2.9K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | HSTS Ready | Abdal Security Headers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 4 | ◄ | 2 |
| Active Installs | 3.0K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 31K+ | ◄ | 2.9K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 4 months ago | ◄ | 1 year ago |
| First Released | 2017 | 2019 | |
| Age | 9 years | 7 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.5+ | 5.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6+ | 7.2+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.04 | 5.1.3 |
Rating
5/5HSTS Ready
Abdal Security Headers5/5
Total Reviews
4HSTS Ready
◄Abdal Security Headers2
Active Installs
3.0K+HSTS Ready
◄Abdal Security Headers10
Total Downloads
31K+HSTS Ready
◄Abdal Security Headers2.9K+
Support Resolution
N/AHSTS Ready
Abdal Security HeadersN/A
Last Updated
4 months agoHSTS Ready
◄Abdal Security Headers1 year ago
First Released
2017HSTS Ready
Abdal Security Headers2019
Age
9 yearsHSTS Ready
Abdal Security Headers7 years
WP Requires
3.5+HSTS Ready
Abdal Security Headers5.0+
PHP Requires
5.6+HSTS Ready
Abdal Security Headers7.2+
Business Model
FreeHSTS Ready
Abdal Security HeadersFree
Latest Version
1.04HSTS Ready
Abdal Security Headers5.1.3
Rating Breakdown
HSTS Ready
5/5(4 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Abdal Security Headers
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
HSTS Ready Reviews
by leleuf
Cela fonctionne merci
j’ai installé ce plugin après avoir galéré pendant quelques heures à essayer d’activer hsts via le htaccess sur mon hébergement mutualisé ionos mais il y a quelques chose qui m’échappe. Ce plugin semb
by About Reads
HSTS problems solved! Nice!
Works perfect
by Arnaud
Simply Works
Ca fonctionne, c’est simple et efficace, on plug et on passe sur le mode hsts !
Abdal Security Headers Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is HSTS Ready or Abdal Security Headers more popular?
HSTS Ready has 3.0K+ active installations while Abdal Security Headers has 10. HSTS Ready is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — HSTS Ready or Abdal Security Headers?
HSTS Ready has a 5/5 rating from 4 reviews, while Abdal Security Headers has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are HSTS Ready and Abdal Security Headers free?
HSTS Ready is free and Abdal Security Headers is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — HSTS Ready or Abdal Security Headers?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
HSTS Ready was last updated 4 months ago and Abdal Security Headers was last updated 1 year ago.
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