WordPress plugin comparison
HSTS Ready vs Zen Site Security
At a glance
- HSTS Ready has more active installs: 3K+, against 70+ for Zen Site Security.
- On a typical day, HSTS Ready is downloaded about 23 times, Zen Site Security about 10.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- Zen Site Security was updated more recently: Sep 21, 2026, against Aug 15, 2026 for HSTS Ready.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- HSTS Ready has been around longer: since 2017, against 2026 for Zen Site Security.
Line by line
HSTS Ready leads on 4 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  HSTS Ready |  Zen Site Security |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #3,922 | #18,936 |
| Active installs | 3K+ | 70+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 488 | 230 |
| Rating | 5.0(4) | 5.0(1) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.75 | ×0.35 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 | 8.0 |
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