WordPress plugin comparison
EssentialHeaders vs Jetpack
At a glance
- Jetpack has more active installs: 3M+, against 60+ for EssentialHeaders.
- On a typical day, Jetpack is downloaded about 35,002 times, EssentialHeaders about 4.
- EssentialHeaders has no reviews yet.
- Jetpack was updated more recently: Nov 3, 2026, against Aug 28, 2026 for EssentialHeaders.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Jetpack has been around longer: since 2011, against 2026 for EssentialHeaders.
Line by line
Jetpack leads on 5 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  EssentialHeaders |  Jetpack |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #19,655 | #17 |
| Active installs | 60+ | 3M+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 91 | 4M |
| Rating | No ratings | 3.7(2.4K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 85% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.24 | ×7.09 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 5 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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