Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Security Header Generator currently ranks #9432 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #9034, first reached on Aug 28, 2026.
- It is averaging 22 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 43% versus the month before (39/day).
- The latest release, v6.1.04, shipped on Sep 25, 2026 (33 days ago) — release #23 since the plugin joined the directory in 2021.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-27 | #9432 |
| 2026-09-30 | #9199 |
| 2026-08-31 | #9063 |
| 2026-07-31 | #9091 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-27 | 400 |
| 2026-09-30 | 500 |
| 2026-08-31 | 500 |
| 2026-07-31 | 500 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-26 | 13 |
| 2026-09-30 | 28 |
| 2026-08-31 | 20 |
| 2026-07-31 | 23 |
| 2026-06-30 | 23 |
| 2026-05-31 | 7 |
| 2026-04-30 | 20 |
| 2026-03-31 | 20 |
| 2026-02-28 | 13 |
| 2026-01-31 | 10 |
| 2025-12-31 | 8 |
| 2025-11-30 | 10 |
| 2025-10-31 | 14 |
| 2025-09-30 | 12 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Kevin Pirnie |
|---|---|
| Current version | 6.1.04 |
| Versions released | 23 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-25 |
| Added to directory | 2021-02-16 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.0.9+ |
| Requires PHP | 8.2+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
This plugin generates the proper security HTTP response headers to keep your site secured.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Security Header Generator?
WordPress.org reports 400+ active installs.
How popular is Security Header Generator?
As of October 27, 2026, Security Header Generator ranks #9432 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #9034.
When was Security Header Generator last updated?
Security Header Generator was last updated on September 25, 2026 (version 6.1.04). It has shipped 23 releases in total.
Who makes Security Header Generator?
Security Header Generator is developed by Kevin Pirnie. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in February 2021.
