WordPress plugin comparison
CloudSecure WP Security vs Security Header Generator
CloudSecure WP Security
by XServer
200K+ installs5.0
Security Header Generator
by Kevin Pirnie
400+ installs4.9
At a glance
- CloudSecure WP Security has more active installs: 200K+, against 400+ for Security Header Generator.
- On a typical day, CloudSecure WP Security is downloaded about 980 times, Security Header Generator about 16.
- CloudSecure WP Security is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews, against 4.9 from 7 reviews.
- CloudSecure WP Security was updated more recently: Oct 14, 2026, against Sep 25, 2026 for Security Header Generator.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Security Header Generator has been around longer: since 2021, against 2023 for CloudSecure WP Security.
Line by line
CloudSecure WP Security leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric | CloudSecure WP Security | Security Header Generator |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #281 | #9,451 |
| Active installs | 200K+ | 400+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 96.4K | 413 |
| Rating | 5.0(2) | 4.9(7) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.68 | ×0.62 |
| Last release | 26 days ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.1 | 8.2 |
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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