HSTS strict-preload
v1.0.0by timpet · updated 7 years ago
It adds HSTS headers to your wordpress site. No configuration required
- Rank
- #28,004
- Up105 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 22
- 20+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 1.6K
- 1,568 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
HSTS strict-preload at a glance
HSTS strict-preload is a WordPress plugin by timpet with 20+ active installs, the #28,004 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0.0 came out on Feb 28, 2019, more than 7 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.1.28. Among the 21 plugins tagged “hsts”, it ranks #9. It was first released in 2019.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats36 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | HSTS strict-preload |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 22 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 22 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 22 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 22 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 22 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 22 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 22 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 22 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 22 |
Rank over time
#28,004 · up 189 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #28,004 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #28,109 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #28,270 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #28,124 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #28,003 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #28,193 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
20+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 20+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Tested up to 5.1.27 → 5.1.28
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.0
- Requires WordPress
- –
- Tested up to
- 5.1.28
- Requires PHP
- 5.2.4
- First released
- Feb 28, 2019
- Last updated
- Feb 28, 2019
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about HSTS strict-preload
How many websites use HSTS strict-preload?
HSTS strict-preload is active on 20+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #28,004 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has HSTS strict-preload been downloaded?
1,568 times in total since 2019. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was HSTS strict-preload last updated?
Version 1.0.0 came out on Feb 28, 2019 (7 years ago).
Is HSTS strict-preload compatible with the latest WordPress?
HSTS strict-preload’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.1.28, 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 HSTS strict-preload still maintained?
Its last release was 7 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does HSTS strict-preload have?
No one has reviewed HSTS strict-preload on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to HSTS strict-preload?
The plugins most like HSTS strict-preload, by the tags they share, are Headers Security Advanced & HSTS WP (90K+), HSTS Ready (3K+) and LH HSTS (600+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 22 |
| Reported installs | 20+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 1.6K |
| Author | timpet |
| First released | Feb 28, 2019 |
| Version | 1.0.0 |
| Requires WP | – |
| Requires PHP | 5.2.4 |
| Last updated | Feb 28, 2019 |
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