Security Headers
v1.6.2by Joseph Mendez · updated 9 days ago
Security headers are directives used by web applications to configure browser-side security defenses.
- Rank
- #7,542
- Up2 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 824
- 800+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 8.2K
- 8,193 all-time
- Rating
- 3.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Security Headers at a glance
Security Headers is a WordPress plugin by Joseph Mendez with 800+ active installs, the #7,542 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 13 times, 43% more than the month before. It’s rated 3.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 1.6.2 came out on Oct 30, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 6.9.11. Among the 36 plugins tagged “Security Headers”, it ranks #4. It was first released in 2022.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats417 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Security Headers |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 32 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 29 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 51 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 50 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 41 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 15 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 824 · -0.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 824 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 824 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 825 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 827 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 822 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 823 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 823 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 823 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 822 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 822 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 822 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 825 |
Rank over time
#7,542 · up 37 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #7,542 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #7,544 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #7,550 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #7,537 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #7,527 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #7,551 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #7,549 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #7,546 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #7,554 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #7,565 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #7,579 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #7,585 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #7,579 |
Growth %
Average -0.01% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.06% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.24% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.61% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.12% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.12% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.36% |
Active installs band
800+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 800+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 800+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 800+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 800+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 800+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 800+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 800+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 800+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 800+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 800+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 800+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 800+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 800+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #7565 → #7544
- Released 1.6.2 (was 1.6.0)
- Rank #7585 → #7537
- Tested up to 6.9.10 → 6.9.11
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.662%
- v1.021%
- v1.417%
Rating trend
3.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.6.2
- Requires WordPress
- 6.0
- Tested up to
- 6.9.11
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Sep 24, 2022
- Last updated
- Oct 30, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Security Headers
How many websites use Security Headers?
Security Headers is active on 800+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #7,542 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Security Headers been downloaded?
8,193 times in total since 2022. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 13 times. See download stats
When was Security Headers last updated?
Version 1.6.2 came out on Oct 30, 2026 (1 week ago).
Is Security Headers compatible with the latest WordPress?
Security Headers’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.9.11, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Security Headers still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 1 week ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Security Headers have?
3.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Security Headers?
The plugins most like Security Headers, by the tags they share, are HTTP Headers (40K+), Content Security Policy Manager (2K+) and HTTP Security Header (1K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
3.0
★★★★★
2 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 reviews, 50%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 50%
- Positive
- 50%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 50%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 3.1.
- Each new 1★ review takes 1 five-star review to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 824 |
| Reported installs | 800+ |
| Rating | 3.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 8.2K |
| Author | Joseph Mendez |
| First released | Sep 24, 2022 |
| Version | 1.6.2 |
| Requires WP | 6.0 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Oct 30, 2026 |
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