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Easy HTTPS Redirection (SSL) vs Security Headers (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Easy HTTPS Redirection (SSL)

Easy HTTPS Redirection (SSL)

4.2(71)

100K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 week ago
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Security Headers

Security Headers

5(8)

4.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 7 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Security Headers has a higher user rating (5/5 from 8 reviews) while Easy HTTPS Redirection (SSL) leads in active installations (100K+ vs 4.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Easy HTTPS Redirection (SSL) has accumulated 1.2M+ total downloads while Security Headers has 47K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.2/5Easy HTTPS Redirection (SSL)
►
Security Headers5/5
Total Reviews
71Easy HTTPS Redirection (SSL)
◄
Security Headers8
Active Installs
100K+Easy HTTPS Redirection (SSL)
◄
Security Headers4.0K+
Total Downloads
1.2M+Easy HTTPS Redirection (SSL)
◄
Security Headers47K+
Support Resolution
N/AEasy HTTPS Redirection (SSL)
Security HeadersN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoEasy HTTPS Redirection (SSL)
◄
Security Headers7 years ago
First Released
2014Easy HTTPS Redirection (SSL)
Security Headers2015
Age
12 yearsEasy HTTPS Redirection (SSL)
Security Headers11 years
WP Requires
6.5+Easy HTTPS Redirection (SSL)
Security Headers3.8.1+
PHP Requires
false+Easy HTTPS Redirection (SSL)
Security Headers5.6+
Business Model
FreeEasy HTTPS Redirection (SSL)
Security HeadersFree
Latest Version
2.0.0Easy HTTPS Redirection (SSL)
Security Headers1.1

Rating Breakdown

Easy HTTPS Redirection (SSL)

4.2/5(71 reviews)
5
76%
4
3%
3
6%
2
0%
1
15%

Security Headers

5/5(8 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Easy HTTPS Redirection (SSL) Reviews

by dsl504t

Easy HTTPS Redirection (SSL) is an amazing plugin!

With just a few clicks, I was able to set up HTTPS redirection quickly without manually editing any files. What I love the most is the automatic redirection feature that modifies the .htaccess file

by uckunb

It is requiring you to put your credit card info to activate.

Even if you use it for your personal blog, with no ads or sevices sold, and choose to use the free version, Aksimet wants you to enter your full creddit card information. This is ridicilous. Why would

by zamaan

simple

Very easy, no complicated configurations.

Security Headers Reviews

by krsi78

Incompatible with Tawk.to

Just a quick warning: if you enable this plugin, the Tawk.to widget is no longer displayed in Chrome, Firefox and Safari. Edge is not affected (yet?).

by flch

Perfect

Works great and makes security much easier. Thanks for this great plugin!

by tone_milazzo

handles these security points no one else does

My topic can’t be empty so I’m writing this to fill it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Easy HTTPS Redirection (SSL) or Security Headers more popular?
Easy HTTPS Redirection (SSL) has 100K+ active installations while Security Headers has 4.0K+. Easy HTTPS Redirection (SSL) is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Easy HTTPS Redirection (SSL) or Security Headers?
Easy HTTPS Redirection (SSL) has a 4.2/5 rating from 71 reviews, while Security Headers has a 5/5 rating from 8 reviews.
Are Easy HTTPS Redirection (SSL) and Security Headers free?
Easy HTTPS Redirection (SSL) is free and Security Headers is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Easy HTTPS Redirection (SSL) or 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?
Easy HTTPS Redirection (SSL) was last updated 1 week ago and Security Headers was last updated 7 years ago.

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