WordPress plugin comparison
Security Headers vs Security Header Generator
Security Headers
by Joseph Mendez
800+ installs3.0
Security Header Generator
by Kevin Pirnie
400+ installs4.9
At a glance
- Security Headers has more active installs: 800+, against 400+ for Security Header Generator.
- On a typical day, Security Header Generator is downloaded about 16 times, Security Headers about 13.
- Security Header Generator is rated higher: 4.9 out of 5 from 7 reviews, against 3.0 from 2 reviews.
- Security Headers was updated more recently: Oct 30, 2026, against Sep 25, 2026 for Security Header Generator.
- Security Header Generator is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.9.11 for Security Headers.
- Security Header Generator has been around longer: since 2021, against 2022 for Security Headers.
Line by line
Security Header Generator leads on 4 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric | Security Headers | Security Header Generator |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #7,550 | #9,451 |
| Active installs | 800+ | 400+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 383 | 401 |
| Rating | 3.0(2) | 4.9(7) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 6.9.11 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.41 | ×0.62 |
| Last release | 10 days ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 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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