Headers Security Advanced & HSTS WP

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Share of active installs on each version of this plugin · 74% run the current release. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.

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1. ★★★★★ Eduard Doloc

   1mo ago

   before I would have to write the security headers per setup: some hosting providers would already write some, some setups have cloudflare, other setups have nginx and it’s more complicated to do that. This is just a simple plug & play, if you have issues then use the settings. for now it worked fine, hopefully it will keep doing it’s job properly! many thanks to the author!

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2. ★★★★★ mesmer7

   4mo ago

   Adds a lot of unnecessary headers that accomplish nothing. And it seems to slow page load. You’re better off manually editing the htaccess file with just a few absolutely necessary headers.

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3. ★★★★★ Ben

   8mo ago

   Fantastic Plugin!

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4. ★★★★★ ElsBer

   9mo ago

   I already loved the plugin! But the help I received from Andrea Ferro when a problem arose was also fantastic. Fantastic!Thanks

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5. ★★★★★ Fantou

   9mo ago

   A very usefull and efficient plugin which bring important security to websites by just installing it !I have some questions and the support was very friendly and quick to answer. Thanks for your great plugin and your kindness !

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6. ★★★★★ boxhamster

   9mo ago

   5 stars for this plugin. It’s well done and Andrea is super helpful and fast with questions! Highly recommended. Thank you.

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7. ★★★★★ pikapower

   9mo ago

   I was tired of changing htaccess every time and still didn’t get a good score for my security header. At last I found this plugin and it works great! Also the support from Andrea is phenomenal! Thanks for your help and this plugin!

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8. ★★★★★ e_guardia

   10mo ago

   An essential plugin for all of our sites, just install it and it works. Big thanks to the developer for improving everyone’s security.

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Recent releases and news for this plugin

1. — Version 5.3.3 This update introduces Shield — optional advanced tools for professionals who need deeper security monitoring. Every existing feature remains completely free, forever. New: Shield tab-based interface (Settings, Dashboard 5.3.3
2. — Version 5.2.5 I don’t want to tell you what to do, but here’s the thing: When you update the Headers Security Advanced & HSTS WP plugin, you don’t just click a button, you enter a world of enhanced security and performance. With versi 5.2.5
3. — Version 5.3.4 This release fixes duplicate security headers and makes header delivery predictable on every server. Fixed: Duplicate headers (Content-Security-Policy, Referrer-Policy, Cross-Origin-*, X-Permitted-Cross-Domain-Policies, 5.3.4

Automated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 7.0

Translated into 16 languages, 6 at 90% or more

Growth timeline

Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow

1. 2025-10-02 80K+ → 90K+ up after 160 days in tier
2. 2025-04-25 70K+ → 80K+ up after 140 days in tier
3. 2024-12-06 60K+ → 70K+ up after 7 days in tier
4. 2024-11-29 70K+ → 60K+ down after 22 days in tier
5. 2024-11-07 60K+ → 70K+ up after 132 days in tier
6. 2024-06-28 50K+ → 60K+ up after 100 days in tier
7. 2024-03-20 40K+ → 50K+ up after 132 days in tier
8. 2023-11-09 30K+ → 40K+ up after 149 days in tier

Competes with

The plugins that solve the same job, ranked by shared tags then reach, closest match first. The letter on the right is each plugin's health grade (A best, F worst).

• Security Headers & Caching 30+ installs · 3.6★ · 3 shared tags C
• HeaderShield — installs · 3.6★ · 3 shared tags B
• BaseCloud Security Manager 20+ installs · 4.1★ · 2 shared tags B
• Headit 10+ installs · 3.6★ · 2 shared tags D
• WP Hide & Security Enhancer 50K+ installs · 4.3★ · 1 shared tag A
• R Redirect 5K+ installs · 4.5★ · 1 shared tag D

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Headers Security Advanced & HSTS WP: 90K+ active installs, 4.9★ (79 reviews). Plugin Pulse (WP Mayor), as of 2026-08-25. https://plugins.wpmayor.com/plugin/headers-security-advanced-hsts-wp