WordPress plugin comparison
HeaderShield vs Patchstack
At a glance
- Patchstack has more active installs: 100K+, against 10+ for HeaderShield.
- On a typical day, Patchstack is downloaded about 1,000 times, HeaderShield about 2.
- HeaderShield has no reviews yet.
- Patchstack was updated more recently: Jul 28, 2026, against Mar 20, 2026 for HeaderShield.
- Patchstack is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.0.8, against 6.9.11 for HeaderShield.
- Patchstack has been around longer: since 2021, against 2026 for HeaderShield.
Line by line
Patchstack leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  HeaderShield |  Patchstack |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #34,079 | #289 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 100K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 39 | 29.2K |
| Rating | No ratings | 4.8(62) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 0% |
| Tested up to | 6.9.11 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.10 | ×1.13 |
| Last release | 7 months ago | 3 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 5.6 |
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