WordPress plugin comparison
LH HSTS vs WP Encryption
At a glance
- WP Encryption has more active installs: 50K+, against 600+ for LH HSTS.
- On a typical day, WP Encryption is downloaded about 503 times, LH HSTS about 49.
- WP Encryption is rated higher: 4.9 out of 5 from 1,146 reviews, against 3.9 from 7 reviews.
- WP Encryption was updated more recently: Nov 4, 2026, against Jul 12, 2020 for LH HSTS.
- WP Encryption is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 5.4.25 for LH HSTS.
- LH HSTS has been around longer: since 2016, against 2019 for WP Encryption.
Line by line
WP Encryption leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  LH HSTS |  WP Encryption |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #8,498 | #764 |
| Active installs | 600+ | 50K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 1.3K | 15.2K |
| Rating | 3.9(7) | 4.9(1.1K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 5.4.25 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×1.39 |
| Last release | 6 years ago | 5 days ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.0 |
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