HSTS Ready vs Simple HSTS Preload (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 20). Both are free WordPress plugins. HSTS Ready has accumulated 31K+ total downloads while Simple HSTS Preload has 2.6K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | HSTS Ready | Simple HSTS Preload | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 4 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 3.0K+ | ◄ | 20 |
| Total Downloads | 31K+ | ◄ | 2.6K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 4 months ago | ◄ | 6 years ago |
| First Released | 2017 | 2018 | |
| Age | 9 years | 8 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.5+ | 4.9+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.04 | 1.0 |
Rating
5/5HSTS Ready
◄Simple HSTS PreloadN/A
Total Reviews
4HSTS Ready
◄Simple HSTS Preload0
Active Installs
3.0K+HSTS Ready
◄Simple HSTS Preload20
Total Downloads
31K+HSTS Ready
◄Simple HSTS Preload2.6K+
Support Resolution
N/AHSTS Ready
Simple HSTS PreloadN/A
Last Updated
4 months agoHSTS Ready
◄Simple HSTS Preload6 years ago
First Released
2017HSTS Ready
Simple HSTS Preload2018
Age
9 yearsHSTS Ready
Simple HSTS Preload8 years
WP Requires
3.5+HSTS Ready
Simple HSTS Preload4.9+
PHP Requires
5.6+HSTS Ready
Simple HSTS Preloadfalse+
Business Model
FreeHSTS Ready
Simple HSTS PreloadFree
Latest Version
1.04HSTS Ready
Simple HSTS Preload1.0
Rating Breakdown
HSTS Ready
5/5(4 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Simple HSTS Preload
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
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 !
Simple HSTS Preload Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is HSTS Ready or Simple HSTS Preload more popular?
HSTS Ready has 3.0K+ active installations while Simple HSTS Preload has 20. HSTS Ready is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — HSTS Ready or Simple HSTS Preload?
HSTS Ready has a 5/5 rating from 4 reviews, while Simple HSTS Preload has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are HSTS Ready and Simple HSTS Preload free?
HSTS Ready is free and Simple HSTS Preload is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — HSTS Ready or Simple HSTS Preload?
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 Simple HSTS Preload was last updated 6 years ago.
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