HTTP Security Header vs 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, HTTP Security Header has a higher user rating (5/5 from 3 reviews) and leads in active installations (900 vs 700). Both are free WordPress plugins. HTTP Security Header has accumulated 4.5K+ total downloads while Security Headers has 4.8K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | HTTP Security Header | Security Headers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | 3/5 |
| Total Reviews | 3 | ◄ | 2 |
| Active Installs | 900 | ◄ | 700 |
| Total Downloads | 4.5K+ | ► | 4.8K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 months ago | ► | 1 week ago |
| First Released | 2024 | 2022 | |
| Age | 2 years | 4 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.0+ | 6.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.0+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.1 | 1.4.0 |
Rating
5/5HTTP Security Header
◄Security Headers3/5
Total Reviews
3HTTP Security Header
◄Security Headers2
Active Installs
900HTTP Security Header
◄Security Headers700
Total Downloads
4.5K+HTTP Security Header
►Security Headers4.8K+
Support Resolution
N/AHTTP Security Header
Security HeadersN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoHTTP Security Header
►Security Headers1 week ago
First Released
2024HTTP Security Header
Security Headers2022
Age
2 yearsHTTP Security Header
Security Headers4 years
WP Requires
5.0+HTTP Security Header
Security Headers6.0+
PHP Requires
7.0+HTTP Security Header
Security Headers7.4+
Business Model
FreeHTTP Security Header
Security HeadersFree
Latest Version
3.1HTTP Security Header
Security Headers1.4.0
Rating Breakdown
HTTP Security Header
5/5(3 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Security Headers
3/5(2 reviews)
5
50%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
50%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is HTTP Security Header or Security Headers more popular?
HTTP Security Header has 900 active installations while Security Headers has 700. HTTP Security Header is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — HTTP Security Header or Security Headers?
HTTP Security Header has a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews, while Security Headers has a 3/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are HTTP Security Header and Security Headers free?
HTTP Security Header is free and Security Headers is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — HTTP Security Header 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?
HTTP Security Header was last updated 3 months ago and Security Headers was last updated 1 week ago.
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