Restricted Site Access vs Security Header Generator
Two WordPress plugins head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
These aren’t all alternatives to each other — they do different jobs — so this page compares popularity only, not features.
At a glance
Restricted Site Access leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,441, ahead of Security Header Generator at #9,418. Over the last 7 days Restricted Site Access climbed 3 places and Security Header Generator climbed 7 places. Restricted Site Access has the largest install base, roughly 25× the next: 10K+ active installs against 400+ for Security Header Generator. Downloads this week: Restricted Site Access 5,790 and Security Header Generator 132. Ratings: Restricted Site Access 4.8★ from 62 and Security Header Generator 4.9★ from 7 reviews.
| Metric | Restricted Site Access | Security Header Generator |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,441 ▲ 3 | #9,418 ▲ 7 |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 400+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 5,790 | 132 |
| Rating | 4.8★ (62) | 4.9★ (7) |
| Last updated | Oct 14, 2026 | Sep 25, 2026 |
| Current version | 7.6.4 | 6.1.04 |
| Best rank on record | #1,441 | #9,034 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Aug 2009 | Feb 2021 |
Highlighted cells mark the strongest figure in each row. Rank and installs are from the latest WordPress.org capture; downloads are the last seven captured days.
Ranking history Lower is better
Active installs
Downloads per day
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more popular, Restricted Site Access or Security Header Generator?
By active installs, Restricted Site Access: 10K+ sites run it against 400+ for Security Header Generator, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 29, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Restricted Site Access or Security Header Generator?
Restricted Site Access, at #1,441 on the WordPress.org popular plugins list today, with Security Header Generator at #9,418. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Are Restricted Site Access or Security Header Generator alternatives to each other?
Not all of them. Some of these plugins do different jobs and many sites run more than one. This page compares their popularity, not their features.
Where do these numbers come from?
WordPress.org publishes each plugin’s active install count and its position on the popular list. This site records both every day, along with per-day downloads and ratings, so the charts above show how the plugins have moved over time rather than a single day.