WordPress plugin comparison
CloudSecure WP Security vs EssentialHeaders
At a glance
- CloudSecure WP Security has more active installs: 200K+, against 60+ for EssentialHeaders.
- On a typical day, CloudSecure WP Security is downloaded about 980 times, EssentialHeaders about 4.
- EssentialHeaders has no reviews yet.
- CloudSecure WP Security was updated more recently: Oct 14, 2026, against Aug 28, 2026 for EssentialHeaders.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- CloudSecure WP Security has been around longer: since 2023, against 2026 for EssentialHeaders.
Line by line
CloudSecure WP Security leads on 5 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  CloudSecure WP Security |  EssentialHeaders |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #281 | #19,655 |
| Active installs | 200K+ | 60+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 96.4K | 91 |
| Rating | 5.0(2) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.68 | ×0.24 |
| Last release | 25 days ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.1 | 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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