Security Headers vs Simple HTTPS (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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 400). Both are free WordPress plugins. Security Headers has accumulated 47K+ total downloads while Simple HTTPS has 9.1K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Security Headers | Simple HTTPS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 8 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 4.0K+ | ◄ | 400 |
| Total Downloads | 47K+ | ◄ | 9.1K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 7 years ago | ► | 11 months ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2022 | |
| Age | 11 years | 4 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.8.1+ | 4.9+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.1 | 2.2.6 |
Rating Breakdown
Security Headers
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Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Security Headers Reviews
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?).
Perfect
Works great and makes security much easier. Thanks for this great plugin!
handles these security points no one else does
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Simple HTTPS Reviews
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