Specify a Vary — WordPress Security Plugin
Specify a Vary: Accept-Encoding Header
by lithiumsixteen · WordPress.org page
Specify a Vary has 200+ active installs on WordPress.org and 6,008 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on April 13, 2018, tested up to WordPress 4.9.31.
Specify a Vary at a glance
Is Specify a Vary well maintained?
Specify a Vary reviews and ratings
4 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.
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Not working for me.
Didn't work for me.
longjohn1 -
Worked amazingly !!!!
it does exactly what it says. Worked great so far. :)
dreduq -
Perfect score!
This instantly worked - and kicked my site up to a performance score of 97 on Pingdom.
markmapstone -
Worked great!
Thanks!
marcfuller
Details
This plugin fixes a "Vary: Accept-Encoding Header" message and boosts website performance.
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Rankings Specify a Vary competes in
Tags
- accept
- performance
- security
- speed
- vary
- Version
- 1.0.0
- Last updated
- Apr 13, 2018
- First published
- Apr 13, 2018
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0.1
- Tested up to
- 4.9.31
- Requires PHP
- 5.2
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
Specify a Vary FAQ
How many active installs does Specify a Vary have?
WordPress.org reports 200+ active installs for Specify a Vary as of September 7, 2026.
Is Specify a Vary still maintained?
The last release was on April 13, 2018, more than a year ago. WordPress.org shows a warning on plugins that go this long without an update.
Is Specify a Vary free?
Specify a Vary is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.