SSL Zen — SSL Certificate Installer &… vs Security Headers (2026)

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

SSL Zen — SSL Certificate Installer &…

SSL Zen — SSL Certificate Installer &…

4.9(663)

10K+ active installs

Free + Premium

Updated 3 months ago
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Security Headers

Security Headers

5(8)

4.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 7 years ago
View Security Headers

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Security Headers has a higher user rating (5/5 from 8 reviews) while SSL Zen — SSL Certificate Installer &… leads in active installations (10K+ vs 4.0K+). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. SSL Zen — SSL Certificate Installer &… has accumulated 1.1M+ total downloads while Security Headers has 47K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5SSL Zen — SSL Certificate Installer &…
Security Headers5/5
Total Reviews
663SSL Zen — SSL Certificate Installer &…
Security Headers8
Active Installs
10K+SSL Zen — SSL Certificate Installer &…
Security Headers4.0K+
Total Downloads
1.1M+SSL Zen — SSL Certificate Installer &…
Security Headers47K+
Support Resolution
N/ASSL Zen — SSL Certificate Installer &…
Security HeadersN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoSSL Zen — SSL Certificate Installer &…
Security Headers7 years ago
First Released
2019SSL Zen — SSL Certificate Installer &…
Security Headers2015
Age
7 yearsSSL Zen — SSL Certificate Installer &…
Security Headers11 years
WP Requires
4.2+SSL Zen — SSL Certificate Installer &…
Security Headers3.8.1+
PHP Requires
5.6+SSL Zen — SSL Certificate Installer &…
Security Headers5.6+
Business Model
Free + PremiumSSL Zen — SSL Certificate Installer &…
Security HeadersFree
Latest Version
4.7.7SSL Zen — SSL Certificate Installer &…
Security Headers1.1

Rating Breakdown

SSL Zen — SSL Certificate Installer &…

4.9/5(663 reviews)
5
96%
4
1%
3
1%
2
1%
1
1%

Security Headers

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

Recent Reviews

SSL Zen — SSL Certificate Installer &… Reviews

by tarikino

Awsome Plugin, it works smoothly and properly

Awsome Plugin, it works smoothly and properly

by jannatcosmetics23

Very Good Plugin

Thank you very much, I am not a developer and working with WooCommerce was very difficult for me. But WooCommerce helped me solve everything in a very easy way. My site is ready to launch❤️ Th

by larkwest

Grateful for SSL Zen!

Easy 0eazyFreeGREAT communiction/support available (haven[t used in recent years; no need)

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 SSL Zen — SSL Certificate Installer &… or Security Headers more popular?
SSL Zen — SSL Certificate Installer &… has 10K+ active installations while Security Headers has 4.0K+. SSL Zen — SSL Certificate Installer &… is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — SSL Zen — SSL Certificate Installer &… or Security Headers?
SSL Zen — SSL Certificate Installer &… has a 4.9/5 rating from 663 reviews, while Security Headers has a 5/5 rating from 8 reviews.
Are SSL Zen — SSL Certificate Installer &… and Security Headers free?
SSL Zen — SSL Certificate Installer &… is free + premium and Security Headers is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — SSL Zen — SSL Certificate Installer &… 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?
SSL Zen — SSL Certificate Installer &… was last updated 3 months ago and Security Headers was last updated 7 years ago.

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