WordPress plugin comparison
Abdal Security Headers vs Kadence Security
Abdal Security Headers
by Ebrahim Shafiei (EbraSha)
10+ installs5.0
Kadence Security
by Nexcess
700K+ installs4.6
At a glance
- Kadence Security has more active installs: 700K+, against 10+ for Abdal Security Headers.
- On a typical day, Kadence Security is downloaded about 5,567 times, Abdal Security Headers about 7.
- Abdal Security Headers is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews, against 4.6 from 3,992 reviews.
- Kadence Security was updated more recently: Oct 14, 2026, against Aug 31, 2026 for Abdal Security Headers.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Kadence Security has been around longer: since 2010, against 2019 for Abdal Security Headers.
Line by line
Kadence Security leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric | Abdal Security Headers | Kadence Security |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #31,430 | #88 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 700K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 171 | 416.7K |
| Rating | 5.0(2) | 4.6(4K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 42% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.19 | ×2.70 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 26 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.2 | 7.4 |
From WordPress.org's public data, refreshed every night. Downloads are WordPress.org's official daily figures for the last 30 days.
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