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HTTP Headers

by Dimitar Ivanov

4.3★ (70 ratings)  ·  Current rank #788

Active installs
50K+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#788
Peak #785
Downloads / day
242
prev 241
Downloads (7d)
1,382
All-time downloads
782K
Days tracked
40
1 day
7 days▼ 1
30 days▲ 1
90 days

Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data

  • HTTP Headers currently ranks #788 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
  • Its best position in our tracking is #785, first reached on Aug 7, 2026.
  • It is averaging 200 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 9% versus the month before (221/day).
  • The latest release, v1.19.5, shipped on Apr 27, 2026 (129 days ago) — release #60 since the plugin joined the directory in 2016.

Ranking history

Ranking history — data table
DateRanking history
2026-09-03#788
2026-08-31#788
2026-07-31#788

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Active installs

Active installs — data table
DateActive installs
2026-09-0350,000
2026-08-3150,000
2026-07-3150,000

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Downloads per day

Downloads per day — data table
DateDownloads per day
2026-09-01242
2026-08-31241
2026-07-31202

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Details

AuthorDimitar Ivanov
Current version1.19.5
Versions released60
Last updated2026-04-27
Added to directory2016-05-10
Requires WordPress3.2+
Requires PHP5.3+
First tracked here2026-07-23
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Description

HTTP Headers adds CORS & security HTTP headers to your website.

Frequently asked questions

How many websites use HTTP Headers?

WordPress.org reports 50K+ active installs.

How popular is HTTP Headers?

As of September 3, 2026, HTTP Headers ranks #788 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #785.

When was HTTP Headers last updated?

HTTP Headers was last updated on April 27, 2026 (version 1.19.5). It has shipped 60 releases in total.

Who makes HTTP Headers?

HTTP Headers is developed by Dimitar Ivanov. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in May 2016.