WordPress plugin comparison
Kadence Security vs EssentialHeaders
At a glance
- Kadence Security has more active installs: 700K+, against 60+ for EssentialHeaders.
- On a typical day, Kadence Security is downloaded about 5,567 times, EssentialHeaders about 4.
- EssentialHeaders has no reviews yet.
- Kadence Security was updated more recently: Oct 14, 2026, against Aug 28, 2026 for EssentialHeaders.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Kadence Security has been around longer: since 2010, against 2026 for EssentialHeaders.
Line by line
Kadence Security leads on 5 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Kadence Security |  EssentialHeaders |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #88 | #19,655 |
| Active installs | 700K+ | 60+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 416.7K | 91 |
| Rating | 4.6(4K) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | 38% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×2.70 | ×0.24 |
| Last release | 25 days ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 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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