HeaderShieldv1.0.14
Add safe, modern HTTP security headers with optional strict cross-origin protections and a simple admin UI.
Alternatives to Headers Security Advanced & HSTS WP
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Jeelsh HTTP Headersv1.0.2
Configure advanced HTTP security headers for your WordPress site.
360 Orbit Header Securityv1.0.30
Sets modern HTTP security headers (HSTS, X-Frame-Options, Referrer-Policy, Permissions-Policy and more) with a one-click quickstart and clear options.
EssentialHeadersv1.0.2
Adds the essential HTTP security headers WordPress leaves out—on every public site response.
Kareva Security Headersv1.1.1
Set HSTS, CSP, X-Frame-Options and other HTTP security headers from your dashboard, with presets, testing and reporting.
Read-only audit of HTTP security headers and related same-site HTTPS behavior returned by your WordPress site.
BoundaryGuard Headersv2.0.0
Automatically enforces essential HTTP security headers to protect your site from XSS, clickjacking, and protocol downgrade attacks.
HeaderGenie Security Headersv1.2.64
Add HTTP security headers from WordPress. Scan what your site sends and enable safe defaults.
Security Headers Auditv1.0.1
Manage HTTP security headers, monitor Content Security Policy (CSP) violations, capture browser console errors, and maintain a complete audit trail of …
Add and manage essential HTTP security headers with ease. Protect your WordPress site from XSS, clickjacking, and other common vulnerabilities.