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Security Header Generator

This plugin generates the proper security HTTP response headers to keep your site secured.

By Kevin Pirnie·Security·Free
4.8(6 reviews)
·500 active installs·Updated 2 weeks ago
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As of April 2026, Security Header Generator is a WordPress security plugin with 500 active installations and a 4.8/5 rating from 6 reviews. It has been downloaded 25K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 6.0.9+ and PHP 8.2+. Available on WordPress.org since 2021. Actively maintained — updated within the last month. Top alternative: Wordfence Security – Firewall, Malware….

4.8/56 reviews
500active installs
25K+total downloads
5 yearssince 2021

Overview

This plugin generates the proper security HTTP response headers, attempts to generate a valid Content Security Policy, and sets browser permissions if configured.

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Ratings & Reviews

4.86 reviews
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Compatibility

WordPress6.0.9+ requiredTested up to 7.0
PHP8.2+ required

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Frequently Asked Questions

Changelog

6.0.25

  • Fixed: Lowered php 8 requirements
View full changelog on WordPress.org

Contributors

Kevin PirnieKevin Pirnie
Plugin Info
Version
6.0.25
Last Updated
Mar 17, 2026
WP Requires
6.0.9+
Tested Up To
7.0
PHP Requires
8.2+
Active Installs
500
Downloads
25K+
Added
Feb 16, 2021
Business
Free

Tags

securitypermissionssecurity headerspermissions policycontent security policy

Developer

K
Kevin Pirnie
2 plugins0.0M+ total installs
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