# HTTP Headers

> HTTP Headers has 50K+ active installs, a 4.3/5 rating from 70 reviews and 5.8K downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 55/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** HTTP Headers works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 50K+ sites, is rated 4.3/5 and was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 55/100 on our health check.

**HTTP Headers adds CORS & security HTTP headers to your website.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** #790 of 69,475 plugins
- **Active installs:** 50K+
- **Total downloads:** 786,462
- **Downloads (30 days):** 5,826 (-7.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.3/5 from 70 reviews
- **Health score:** 55/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.19.5
- **Last updated:** Apr 27, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.9.9
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.2+, PHP 5.3+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 1 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Dimitar Ivanov (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/zinoui/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/http-headers/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [cors headers](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cors-headers/) | #1 | 1 |
| [csp header](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/csp-header/) | #1 | 1 |
| [custom headers](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom-headers/) | #1 | 1 |
| [http-headers](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/http-headers/) | #1 | 11 |
| [Security Headers](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/security-headers/) | #1 | 25 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| cors headers | #1 | 192 |
| csp header | #2 | 171 |
| custom headers | #7 | 7,301 |
| http-headers | #1 | 7,325 |
| Security Headers | #11 | 5,344 |

## Version adoption

- 1.19: 94.9%
- Other: 5.1%

## Frequently asked questions

### Is HTTP Headers free?
Yes. HTTP Headers is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is HTTP Headers safe to use in 2026?
HTTP Headers works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 50K+ sites, is rated 4.3/5 and was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 55/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use HTTP Headers?
HTTP Headers is active on 50K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 786,462 times since it launched in May 2016. It was downloaded 5,826 times in the last 30 days.

### Does HTTP Headers work with WordPress 7.1?
HTTP Headers is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does HTTP Headers need?
HTTP Headers requires PHP 5.3 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was HTTP Headers last updated?
The latest version, 1.19.5, was released on April 27, 2026 (5 months ago).

### Who makes HTTP Headers?
HTTP Headers is developed and maintained by Dimitar Ivanov.


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/http-headers/ · Generated 2026-09-26 16:10 UTC by PageForge