Kareva Security Headersv1.1.1
Set HSTS, CSP, X-Frame-Options and other HTTP security headers from your dashboard, with presets, testing and reporting.
Alternatives to HeaderShield
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Relevant replacements
WordPress plugins with similar use cases
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EssentialHeadersv1.0.2
Adds the essential HTTP security headers WordPress leaves out—on every public site response.
Jeelsh HTTP Headersv1.0.2
Configure advanced HTTP security headers for your WordPress site.
Read-only audit of HTTP security headers and related same-site HTTPS behavior returned by your WordPress site.
Best all-in-one WordPress security plugin, uses HTTP & HSTS response headers to avoid vulnerabilities: XSS, injection, clickjacking. Force HTTP/HTTPS.
Zen Site Securityv1.15.2
SSL in one click plus security hardening: 301 HTTPS redirect, mixed content fixer, HSTS, security headers, SameSite cookies, attack-surface hardening.
BoundaryGuard Headersv2.0.0
Automatically enforces essential HTTP security headers to protect your site from XSS, clickjacking, and protocol downgrade attacks.
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.
HeaderGenie Security Headersv1.2.59
Add HTTP security headers from WordPress. Scan what your site sends and enable safe defaults.
Maasters Security Shieldv1.1.6
Practical WordPress hardening with configurable security headers, CSP modes, login rate limiting, XML-RPC controls, and version hiding.