WordPress plugin comparison
Kadence Security vs GD Security Headers
At a glance
- Kadence Security has more active installs: 700K+, against 1K+ for GD Security Headers.
- On a typical day, Kadence Security is downloaded about 5,567 times, GD Security Headers about 37.
- Kadence Security is rated higher: 4.6 out of 5 from 3,992 reviews, against 4.0 from 8 reviews.
- Kadence Security was updated more recently: Oct 14, 2026, against May 12, 2026 for GD Security Headers.
- Kadence Security is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for GD Security Headers.
- Kadence Security has been around longer: since 2010, against 2019 for GD Security Headers.
Line by line
Kadence Security leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Kadence Security |  GD Security Headers |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #88 | #5,908 |
| Active installs | 700K+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 416.7K | 901 |
| Rating | 4.6(4K) | 4.0(8) |
| Support threads resolved | 42% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×2.70 | ×0.56 |
| Last release | 26 days ago | 6 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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