WordPress plugin comparison
EssentialHeaders vs WP Hide & Security Enhancer
At a glance
- WP Hide & Security Enhancer has more active installs: 50K+, against 60+ for EssentialHeaders.
- On a typical day, WP Hide & Security Enhancer is downloaded about 308 times, EssentialHeaders about 4.
- EssentialHeaders has no reviews yet.
- WP Hide & Security Enhancer was updated more recently: Sep 23, 2026, against Aug 28, 2026 for EssentialHeaders.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- WP Hide & Security Enhancer has been around longer: since 2015, against 2026 for EssentialHeaders.
Line by line
WP Hide & Security Enhancer leads on 5 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  EssentialHeaders |  WP Hide & Security Enhancer |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #19,655 | #759 |
| Active installs | 60+ | 50K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 91 | 9.9K |
| Rating | No ratings | 4.3(275) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 75% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.24 | ×1.44 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 5.4 |
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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