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WP Force SSL & HTTPS SSL Redirect vs Security Headers (2026)

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

WP Force SSL & HTTPS SSL Redirect

WP Force SSL & HTTPS SSL Redirect

4.7(179)

90K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 months ago
View WP Force SSL & HTTPS SSL Redirect
VS
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 WP Force SSL & HTTPS SSL Redirect leads in active installations (90K+ vs 4.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Force SSL & HTTPS SSL Redirect has accumulated 1.8M+ total downloads while Security Headers has 47K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5WP Force SSL & HTTPS SSL Redirect
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Security Headers5/5
Total Reviews
179WP Force SSL & HTTPS SSL Redirect
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Security Headers8
Active Installs
90K+WP Force SSL & HTTPS SSL Redirect
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Security Headers4.0K+
Total Downloads
1.8M+WP Force SSL & HTTPS SSL Redirect
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Security Headers47K+
Support Resolution
N/AWP Force SSL & HTTPS SSL Redirect
Security HeadersN/A
Last Updated
4 months agoWP Force SSL & HTTPS SSL Redirect
◄
Security Headers7 years ago
First Released
2015WP Force SSL & HTTPS SSL Redirect
Security Headers2015
Age
11 yearsWP Force SSL & HTTPS SSL Redirect
Security Headers11 years
WP Requires
4.6+WP Force SSL & HTTPS SSL Redirect
Security Headers3.8.1+
PHP Requires
5.2+WP Force SSL & HTTPS SSL Redirect
Security Headers5.6+
Business Model
FreeWP Force SSL & HTTPS SSL Redirect
Security HeadersFree
Latest Version
1.68WP Force SSL & HTTPS SSL Redirect
Security Headers1.1

Rating Breakdown

WP Force SSL & HTTPS SSL Redirect

4.7/5(179 reviews)
5
91%
4
1%
3
1%
2
3%
1
5%

Security Headers

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

Recent Reviews

WP Force SSL & HTTPS SSL Redirect Reviews

by w7ef2r6qjym5t968qxjp83drnpd68zfb28okr4azpv63p

Simple but effective for maintenance

Great and thanks!

by Aidatün

Free version is useless

Free version only redirects http to https. That’s all. All other configuration options are PRO. This topic was modified 7 months ago by Aidatün.

by akteotia

they are not given sl install on my website

bad plugin..

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 WP Force SSL & HTTPS SSL Redirect or Security Headers more popular?
WP Force SSL & HTTPS SSL Redirect has 90K+ active installations while Security Headers has 4.0K+. WP Force SSL & HTTPS SSL Redirect is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP Force SSL & HTTPS SSL Redirect or Security Headers?
WP Force SSL & HTTPS SSL Redirect has a 4.7/5 rating from 179 reviews, while Security Headers has a 5/5 rating from 8 reviews.
Are WP Force SSL & HTTPS SSL Redirect and Security Headers free?
WP Force SSL & HTTPS SSL Redirect is free and Security Headers is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP Force SSL & HTTPS SSL Redirect 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?
WP Force SSL & HTTPS SSL Redirect was last updated 4 months ago and Security Headers was last updated 7 years ago.

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