WordPress plugin comparison
Security Header Generator vs Small WP Security
Security Header Generator
by Kevin Pirnie
400+ installs4.9
Small WP Security
by Alex Kuimov
40+ installs5.0
At a glance
- Security Header Generator has more active installs: 400+, against 40+ for Small WP Security.
- On a typical day, Security Header Generator is downloaded about 16 times, Small WP Security about 1.
- Small WP Security is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review, against 4.9 from 7 reviews.
- Security Header Generator was updated more recently: Sep 25, 2026, against Aug 21, 2018 for Small WP Security.
- Security Header Generator is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 4.9.35 for Small WP Security.
- Small WP Security has been around longer: since 2018, against 2021 for Security Header Generator.
Line by line
Security Header Generator leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric | Security Header Generator | Small WP Security |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #9,451 | #21,440 |
| Active installs | 400+ | 40+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 413 | 31 |
| Rating | 4.9(7) | 5.0(1) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 4.9.35 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.62 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 1 month ago | 8 years ago |
| Requires PHP | 8.2 | – |
From WordPress.org's public data, refreshed every night. Downloads are WordPress.org's official daily figures for the last 30 days.
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