HSTS Ready vs HSTS strict-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 HSTS strict-preload has 1.3K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | HSTS Ready | HSTS strict-preload | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 4 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 3.0K+ | ◄ | 20 |
| Total Downloads | 31K+ | ◄ | 1.3K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 4 months ago | ◄ | 7 years ago |
| First Released | 2017 | 2019 | |
| Age | 9 years | 7 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.5+ | false+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6+ | 5.2.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.04 | 1.0.0 |
Rating
5/5HSTS Ready
◄HSTS strict-preloadN/A
Total Reviews
4HSTS Ready
◄HSTS strict-preload0
Active Installs
3.0K+HSTS Ready
◄HSTS strict-preload20
Total Downloads
31K+HSTS Ready
◄HSTS strict-preload1.3K+
Support Resolution
N/AHSTS Ready
HSTS strict-preloadN/A
Last Updated
4 months agoHSTS Ready
◄HSTS strict-preload7 years ago
First Released
2017HSTS Ready
HSTS strict-preload2019
Age
9 yearsHSTS Ready
HSTS strict-preload7 years
WP Requires
3.5+HSTS Ready
HSTS strict-preloadfalse+
PHP Requires
5.6+HSTS Ready
HSTS strict-preload5.2.4+
Business Model
FreeHSTS Ready
HSTS strict-preloadFree
Latest Version
1.04HSTS Ready
HSTS strict-preload1.0.0
Rating Breakdown
HSTS Ready
5/5(4 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
HSTS strict-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 !
HSTS strict-preload Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is HSTS Ready or HSTS strict-preload more popular?
HSTS Ready has 3.0K+ active installations while HSTS strict-preload has 20. HSTS Ready is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — HSTS Ready or HSTS strict-preload?
HSTS Ready has a 5/5 rating from 4 reviews, while HSTS strict-preload has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are HSTS Ready and HSTS strict-preload free?
HSTS Ready is free and HSTS strict-preload is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — HSTS Ready or HSTS strict-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 HSTS strict-preload was last updated 7 years ago.
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