Read-only audit of HTTP security headers and related same-site HTTPS behavior returned by your WordPress site.
Alternatives to EssentialHeaders
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WordPress plugins with similar use cases
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Jeelsh HTTP Headersv1.0.2
Configure advanced HTTP security headers for your WordPress site.
Kareva Security Headersv1.1.1
Set HSTS, CSP, X-Frame-Options and other HTTP security headers from your dashboard, with presets, testing and reporting.
Best all-in-one WordPress security plugin, uses HTTP & HSTS response headers to avoid vulnerabilities: XSS, injection, clickjacking. Force HTTP/HTTPS.
HeaderShieldv1.0.14
Add safe, modern HTTP security headers with optional strict cross-origin protections and a simple admin UI.
HTTP Headersv1.19.6
HTTP Headers adds CORS & security HTTP headers to your website.
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.
Add and manage essential HTTP security headers with ease. Protect your WordPress site from XSS, clickjacking, and other common vulnerabilities.
Self-learning security headers, built-in attack detection and rate limiting, file-integrity monitoring, and free TLS certificates. No paywall.