WordPress plugin comparison
GD Security Headers vs Jetpack
At a glance
- Jetpack has more active installs: 3M+, against 1K+ for GD Security Headers.
- On a typical day, Jetpack is downloaded about 36,475 times, GD Security Headers about 37.
- GD Security Headers is rated higher: 4.0 out of 5 from 8 reviews, against 3.7 from 2,409 reviews.
- Jetpack was updated more recently: Nov 3, 2026, against May 12, 2026 for GD Security Headers.
- Jetpack is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for GD Security Headers.
- Jetpack has been around longer: since 2011, against 2019 for GD Security Headers.
Line by line
Jetpack leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  GD Security Headers |  Jetpack |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #5,908 | #17 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 3M+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 901 | 4.1M |
| Rating | 4.0(8) | 3.7(2.4K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 85% |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.56 | ×7.09 |
| Last release | 6 months ago | 5 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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