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Security Header Generator — WordPress Security Plugin

by Kevin Pirnie · WordPress.org page · Website

v6.0.86 Tested up to WP 7.1 PHP 8.2+

Security Header Generator has 500+ active installs on WordPress.org and 28,888 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on September 2, 2026, tested up to WordPress 7.1.

Security Header Generator at a glance

Active installs
500+
Total downloads
28,888
Downloads, last 30 days
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available after 30 days of tracking
30-day growth
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tracking since September 4, 2026

Is Security Header Generator well maintained?

Support threads resolved
1 of 1
recent threads on the WordPress.org support forum
WordPress compatibility
Current
tested up to WordPress 7.1, the current release is 7.1

Security Header Generator reviews and ratings

6 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.

All reviews
4.8 out of 5

6 reviews

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  • Great Plugin

    I was using another plugin that worked well overall, but it had a few limitations — the biggest being the inability to exclude the admin area from the policy. The old plugin applied CSP directly to the .htaccess file, which made editing straightforward, but that approach can also cause issues. I’m hopeful this plugin will continue to be updated and that not being able to see or manually edit the policy won’t cause problems down the line. Also, one thing I loved with the old plugin was the ability to receive email reports of violations. Hoping this becomes an option. Overall, great job! Edit: Dropping stars for now as finding some errors and lacking functions but will update if needed.

    sunb1

  • Necessary additions for security and trust

    Recommend this

    JJulien

  • Perfect !

    Very satisfied, thank you!

    jbi911

  • Excellent

    Works perfectly.

    Knut Sparhell

  • Very great effect

    The plugin does what it promises. Thank you for this work.

    Jonas

  • Good Job

    Easy and Fast configuration. Don't block image and Divi

    notmy

Where Security Header Generator ranks on WordPress.org

The rankings we track that Security Header Generator appears in, and how its position changed over 30 days.

Ranking WordPress.org placement Position 30 days
Best Security Plugins #33 in search, not tagged #60 –

Details

This plugin generates the proper security HTTP response headers to keep your site secured.

The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.

Rankings Security Header Generator competes in

Tags

  • content security policy
  • permissions
  • permissions policy
  • security
  • Security Headers

More from Kevin Pirnie

Version
6.0.86
Last updated
Sep 2, 2026
First published
Feb 16, 2021
Requires WordPress
6.0.9
Tested up to
7.1
Requires PHP
8.2
Pricing
Free on WordPress.org

Security Header Generator FAQ

How many active installs does Security Header Generator have?

WordPress.org reports 500+ active installs for Security Header Generator as of September 7, 2026.

Is Security Header Generator still maintained?

Yes. The last release was on September 2, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 7.1.

Does Security Header Generator have good support?

On the WordPress.org forum, 1 of 1 recent support threads for Security Header Generator are marked resolved. That is the developer's free support; a paid version usually comes with its own channel.

Is Security Header Generator free?

Security Header Generator is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.

Where does Security Header Generator rank among Security Plugins?

Security Header Generator is #60 in the WordPress.org Security Plugins ranking.