# Secure HTTP Headers

> Secure HTTP Headers has 100+ active installs, a 3/5 rating from 2 reviews and 90 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 26/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Secure HTTP Headers shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 3/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 26/100 on our health check.

**HTTP header fields are components of the header section of request and response messages. The headers define the operating parameters of an HTTP transaction.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 2,915
- **Downloads (30 days):** 90 (+50% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 26/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Apr 13, 2021
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.7.20
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.3+, PHP 7.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** shasha310 (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/shasha310/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/secure-http-headers/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [cookies](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cookies/) | #35 | 180 |
| [hardening](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/hardening/) | #6 | 92 |
| [headers](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/headers/) | #12 | 41 |
| [security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/security/) | >100 | 1,622 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| cookies | >100 | 3,373 |
| hardening | >100 | 2,203 |
| headers | >100 | 10,000 |
| security | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Cookie Compliance for WordPress – Cookie Consent, GDPR & CCPA](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cookie-notice/) | 800K+ | 4.8/5 (3,025) | Oct 8, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 2 | [WP Consent API](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-consent-api/) | 200K+ | 5/5 (2) | Sep 15, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 3 | [Adapta RGPD](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/adapta-rgpd/) | 40K+ | 4.8/5 (105) | Jun 17, 2025 | 56/100 |
| 4 | [Asesor de Cookies RGPD para normativa europea](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/asesor-cookies-para-la-ley-en-espana/) | 20K+ | 3.9/5 (59) | Aug 14, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 5 | [Cookies for Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cookies-for-comments/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (18) | Jun 4, 2019 | 42/100 |
| 6 | [Cookies and Content Security Policy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cookies-and-content-security-policy/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (67) | Aug 25, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 7 | [Pressidium Cookie Consent](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pressidium-cookie-consent/) | 10K+ | 4.7/5 (40) | Dec 9, 2025 | 50/100 |
| 8 | [WF Cookie Consent](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wf-cookie-consent/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (27) | Jun 29, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 9 | [Cookie Bar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cookie-bar/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (23) | Jul 24, 2026 | 70/100 |
| 10 | [Italy Cookie Choices (for EU Cookie Law & Cookie Notice)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/italy-cookie-choices/) | 10K+ | 4.5/5 (35) | Jul 24, 2023 | 45/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Secure HTTP Headers safe to use in 2026?
Secure HTTP Headers shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 3/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 26/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Secure HTTP Headers?
Secure HTTP Headers is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,915 times since it launched in April 2021. It was downloaded 90 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Secure HTTP Headers work with WordPress 7.1?
Secure HTTP Headers is officially tested up to WordPress 5.7.20, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Secure HTTP Headers need?
Secure HTTP Headers requires PHP 7.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Secure HTTP Headers last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on April 13, 2021 (5 years ago).

### Who makes Secure HTTP Headers?
Secure HTTP Headers is developed and maintained by shasha310.

### What are the best alternatives to Secure HTTP Headers?
The most popular alternatives to Secure HTTP Headers are Cookie Compliance for WordP… (800K+ installs), WP Consent API (200K+ installs) and Adapta RGPD (40K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/secure-http-headers/ · Generated 2026-10-09 01:45 UTC by PageForge