WordPress plugin comparison
HSTS Ready vs Security Headers
At a glance
- Both have 3K+ active installs.
- On a typical day, HSTS Ready is downloaded about 23 times, Security Headers about 19.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- HSTS Ready was updated more recently: Aug 15, 2026, against Feb 26, 2019 for Security Headers.
- HSTS Ready is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 5.1.28 for Security Headers.
- Security Headers has been around longer: since 2015, against 2017 for HSTS Ready.
Line by line
HSTS Ready leads on 4 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  HSTS Ready |  Security Headers |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #3,932 | #3,779 |
| Active installs | 3K+ | 3K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 504 | 417 |
| Rating | 5.0(4) | 5.0(8) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 5.1.28 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.75 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 7 years ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 | 5.6 |
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