WordPress plugin comparison
HeaderShield vs Jetpack
At a glance
- Jetpack has more active installs: 3M+, against 10+ for HeaderShield.
- On a typical day, Jetpack is downloaded about 36,475 times, HeaderShield about 2.
- HeaderShield has no reviews yet.
- Jetpack was updated more recently: Nov 3, 2026, against Mar 20, 2026 for HeaderShield.
- Jetpack is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.9.11 for HeaderShield.
- Jetpack has been around longer: since 2011, against 2026 for HeaderShield.
Line by line
Jetpack leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  HeaderShield |  Jetpack |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #34,506 | #17 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 3M+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 36 | 4.1M |
| Rating | No ratings | 3.7(2.4K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 85% |
| Tested up to | 6.9.11 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.10 | ×7.09 |
| Last release | 7 months ago | 5 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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