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GD Security Headers

v1.9

by Milan Petrovic · updated 6 months ago

Configure various security-related HTTP headers, including CSP, XSS, Referrer Policy and more.

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Rank
#5,914
Down13 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 1,440
1K+ reported · High
Total downloads
36.9K
36,902 all-time
Rating
4.0/5
8 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +25.9% (30d)·Toward 2K+ · ETA ~46d

GD Security Headers at a glance

GD Security Headers is a WordPress plugin by Milan Petrovic with 1K+ active installs, the #5,914 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 37 times, 26% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.0 out of 5 from 8 reviews. Version 1.9 came out on May 12, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.0.8. Among the 29 plugins tagged “csp”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2019.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.

Showing the last 30 days. Full history comes with any paid plan.See plans

Downloads over time

Download stats

943 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
GD Security Headers Compare series
Downloads over time: 27 days across 1 series.20406080Oct 9Oct 13Oct 18Oct 22Oct 26Oct 31Nov 4Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.0.8
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DateGD Security Headers
Nov 4, 202624
Nov 3, 202645
Nov 2, 202641
Nov 1, 202625
Oct 31, 202619
Oct 30, 202631
Oct 29, 202646
Oct 28, 202643
Oct 27, 202636
Oct 26, 202637
Oct 25, 202627
Oct 24, 202627
Oct 23, 202643
Oct 22, 202644
Oct 21, 202678
Oct 20, 202642
Oct 19, 202648
Oct 18, 202616
Oct 17, 202619
Oct 16, 202641
Oct 15, 202637
Oct 14, 202645
Oct 13, 202643
Oct 12, 202629
Oct 11, 202615
Oct 10, 202618
Oct 9, 202624

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 1,440 · -6.9% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.1.5K1.5K1.6KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.0.8
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 20261,440
Nov 7, 20261,443
Nov 5, 20261,449
Nov 4, 20261,448
Nov 3, 20261,440
Nov 2, 20261,448
Nov 1, 20261,445
Oct 31, 20261,441
Oct 30, 20261,451
Oct 29, 20261,445
Oct 28, 20261,441
Oct 27, 20261,547

Rank over time

#5,914 · down 10 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 13 days across 1 series.#5.9K#5.9K#5.9K#5.9KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.0.8
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#5,914
Nov 7, 2026#5,901
Nov 6, 2026#5,895
Nov 5, 2026#5,896
Nov 4, 2026#5,897
Nov 3, 2026#5,907
Nov 2, 2026#5,883
Nov 1, 2026#5,892
Oct 31, 2026#5,897
Oct 30, 2026#5,881
Oct 29, 2026#5,890
Oct 28, 2026#5,907
Oct 27, 2026#5,904

Growth %

Average -0.60% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-5%0%5%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 2026-0.21%
Nov 7, 2026-0.21%
Nov 5, 2026+0.07%
Nov 4, 2026+0.56%
Nov 3, 2026-0.55%
Nov 2, 2026+0.21%
Nov 1, 2026+0.28%
Oct 31, 2026-0.69%
Oct 30, 2026+0.41%
Oct 29, 2026+0.28%
Oct 28, 2026-6.85%

Active installs band

1K+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 13 days across 1 series.9501K1.1KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.0.8
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 20261K+
Nov 7, 20261K+
Nov 6, 20261K+
Nov 5, 20261K+
Nov 4, 20261K+
Nov 3, 20261K+
Nov 2, 20261K+
Nov 1, 20261K+
Oct 31, 20261K+
Oct 30, 20261K+
Oct 29, 20261K+
Oct 28, 20261K+
Oct 27, 20261K+

Search rankings

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #5907 → #5896
    • Tested up to 7.0.7 → 7.0.8

Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v1.978%
  • v1.815%
  • Other7.3%

Rating trend

4.0★★★★★8 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.9
Requires WordPress
5.5
Tested up to
7.0.8
Requires PHP
7.4
First released
Mar 28, 2019
Last updated
May 12, 2026
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about GD Security Headers

How many websites use GD Security Headers?

GD Security Headers is active on 1K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #5,914 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has GD Security Headers been downloaded?

36,902 times in total since 2019. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 37 times. See download stats

When was GD Security Headers last updated?

Version 1.9 came out on May 12, 2026 (5 months ago). See every release

Is GD Security Headers compatible with the latest WordPress?

It’s tested up to WordPress 7.0.8, one version behind the current 7.1. Authors often update this line a few weeks after a release.

Does GD Security Headers have known security vulnerabilities?

None that affect the current version. WPVulnerability’s database lists 3 older issues, fixed in earlier versions, so keep GD Security Headers up to date. See its security record

Is GD Security Headers still maintained?

Yes. Its last release was 5 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does GD Security Headers have?

4.0 out of 5 from 8 reviews on WordPress.org. 75% of them give 5 stars.

What are the best alternatives to GD Security Headers?

The plugins most like GD Security Headers, by the tags they share, are Wordfence Security (5M+), Jetpack (3M+) and Really Simple Security (3M+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

4.0

★★★★★

8 reviews

  • 5 stars: 6 reviews, 75%
  • 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 1 stars: 2 reviews, 25%
Positive
75%4–5★
Mixed
0%3★
Critical
25%1–2★
  • About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.1.
  • Each new 1★ review takes 3 five-star reviews to balance out.

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GD Security Headers
Estimated installs≈ 1,440
Reported installs1K+
Rating4.0
Reviews8
Total downloads36.9K
AuthorMilan Petrovic
First releasedMar 28, 2019
Version1.9
Requires WP5.5
Requires PHP7.4
Last updatedMay 12, 2026

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