WordPress plugin comparison
GD Security Headers vs Wordfence Security
At a glance
- Wordfence Security has more active installs: 5M+, against 1K+ for GD Security Headers.
- On a typical day, Wordfence Security is downloaded about 36,011 times, GD Security Headers about 37.
- Wordfence Security is rated higher: 4.7 out of 5 from 5,045 reviews, against 4.0 from 8 reviews.
- Wordfence Security was updated more recently: Nov 9, 2026, against May 12, 2026 for GD Security Headers.
- Wordfence Security is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for GD Security Headers.
- Wordfence Security has been around longer: since 2012, against 2019 for GD Security Headers.
Line by line
Wordfence Security leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  GD Security Headers |  Wordfence Security |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #5,909 | #11 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 5M+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 886 | 1.1M |
| Rating | 4.0(8) | 4.7(5K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 86% |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.56 | ×10.97 |
| Last release | 6 months ago | today |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.0 |
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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