Headers Security Advanced & HSTS WP
4.9★ (79 ratings) · Current rank #471
Active installs
90K+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#471
Peak #471
Downloads / day
890
prev 678
Downloads (7d)
4,929
All-time downloads
1.5M
Days tracked
3
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Headers Security Advanced & HSTS WP currently ranks #471 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- It is averaging 1,197 downloads/day over the last 30 days.
- The latest release, v5.3.3, shipped on Jul 7, 2026 (32 days ago) — release #42 since the plugin joined the directory in 2021.
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Details
| Author | Andrea Ferro |
|---|---|
| Current version | 5.3.3 |
| Versions released | 42 |
| Last updated | 2026-07-07 |
| Added to directory | 2021-09-04 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.7+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Best all-in-one WordPress security plugin, uses HTTP & HSTS response headers to avoid vulnerabilities: XSS, injection, clickjacking. Force HTTP/HTTPS.
Frequently asked questions
Is Headers Security Advanced & HSTS WP a free plugin?
Yes — Headers Security Advanced & HSTS WP is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Headers Security Advanced & HSTS WP?
WordPress.org reports 90K+ active installs.
How popular is Headers Security Advanced & HSTS WP?
As of August 8, 2026, Headers Security Advanced & HSTS WP ranks #471 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Headers Security Advanced & HSTS WP last updated?
Headers Security Advanced & HSTS WP was last updated on July 7, 2026 (version 5.3.3). It has shipped 42 releases in total.
Who makes Headers Security Advanced & HSTS WP?
Headers Security Advanced & HSTS WP is developed by Andrea Ferro. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in September 2021.
