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Security Headers vs HSTS strict-preload (2026)

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

Security Headers

Security Headers

5(8)

4.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 7 years ago
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HSTS strict-preload

HSTS strict-preload

0(0)

20 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) and leads in active installations (4.0K+ vs 20). Both are free WordPress plugins. Security Headers has accumulated 47K+ total downloads while HSTS strict-preload has 1.3K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
5/5Security Headers
◄
HSTS strict-preloadN/A
Total Reviews
8Security Headers
◄
HSTS strict-preload0
Active Installs
4.0K+Security Headers
◄
HSTS strict-preload20
Total Downloads
47K+Security Headers
◄
HSTS strict-preload1.3K+
Support Resolution
N/ASecurity Headers
HSTS strict-preloadN/A
Last Updated
7 years agoSecurity Headers
►
HSTS strict-preload7 years ago
First Released
2015Security Headers
HSTS strict-preload2019
Age
11 yearsSecurity Headers
HSTS strict-preload7 years
WP Requires
3.8.1+Security Headers
HSTS strict-preloadfalse+
PHP Requires
5.6+Security Headers
HSTS strict-preload5.2.4+
Business Model
FreeSecurity Headers
HSTS strict-preloadFree
Latest Version
1.1Security Headers
HSTS strict-preload1.0.0

Rating Breakdown

Security Headers

5/5(8 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%

Recent Reviews

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.

HSTS strict-preload Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Security Headers or HSTS strict-preload more popular?
Security Headers has 4.0K+ active installations while HSTS strict-preload has 20. Security Headers is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Security Headers or HSTS strict-preload?
Security Headers has a 5/5 rating from 8 reviews, while HSTS strict-preload has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Security Headers and HSTS strict-preload free?
Security Headers is free and HSTS strict-preload is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Security Headers 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?
Security Headers was last updated 7 years ago and HSTS strict-preload was last updated 7 years ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.