HTTP Security Header

66 Quality Score

Active Installs

14/30

With only 1,000 active installs, the plugin has a small but real user base that pulls its visibility score above the baseline weight.

Update Freshness

21/25

A last-updated date of 2025-12-30 and testing against WordPress 6.9.4 indicate an actively maintained plugin that is current with the latest core release.

User Rating

9/15

A perfect 100 out of 100 from 3 ratings is encouraging but statistically thin, so the score is treated as weakly confirmed user satisfaction.

Support Health

8/15

With 0 support threads opened and 0 resolved, there is no track record of responsive help, which limits confidence in future troubleshooting.

WP Compatibility

15/15

Compatibility is at 100 percent, matching the broad WordPress 5.0+ and PHP 7.0+ minimums that cover virtually every modern host.

Scores higher than 17% of indexed plugins

About

Add and manage essential HTTP security headers with ease. Protect your WordPress site from XSS, clickjacking, and other common vulnerabilities.

Active Installs 1k+

Rating ★★★★★ 5/5

Last Updated 2025-12-30 5:44pm GMT

Requires WordPress 5.0+

Tested Up To 6.9.7

Requires PHP 7.0+

✓ No known vulnerabilities

What It Does

HTTP Security Header lets WordPress administrators add and tweak key HTTP response headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security from a settings page. In practice, it sits between your site and the browser, instructing visitors' browsers to block common attacks like cross-site scripting and clickjacking without modifying code.

Who It's For

This plugin suits administrators of small to mid-sized WordPress sites who want a no-code way to harden their site against the most common header-level vulnerabilities. It is a sensible pick for sites that handle any sensitive data, including e-commerce stores, healthcare pages, and SaaS-adjacent properties, that do not already run a full security suite.

Who Should Skip It

Sites already using a broader security plugin like MalCare, SecuPress, or Headers Security Advanced should skip this to avoid duplicate configuration and conflicting header values.

The Bottom Line

HTTP Security Header delivers a focused, well-maintained solution with strong compatibility and fresh testing against WordPress 6.9.4, earning an overall quality score of 69.19 out of 100. The thin rating base and zero support threads mean you should test header output carefully after install and not rely on community help if something breaks. For most sites running only one security addon, it is a reasonable pick; for complex or high-traffic environments, a more proven alternative is the safer choice.

Choose MalCare if you need malware scanning, a firewall, and cleaning tools in addition to security header management.

Headers Security Advanced & HSTS WP 84/100

Pick this when you want a dedicated header plugin with much larger adoption and a strong HSTS focus, especially on production sites.

HTTP Headers 81/100

Choose HTTP Headers if you prefer a more widely used single-purpose header plugin with a longer support history.

SecuPress with Simple SSL – Simple and Performant Security 80/100

Pick SecuPress when you want header hardening bundled with a broader security suite and simplified SSL.

Cookies and Content Security Policy 80/100

Choose this alternative if your primary concern is compliance-driven cookie control and Content Security Policy in one package.