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Security Headers & Caching

Name: Security Headers & Caching
Author: Studio Be4

Enhance your WordPress site security with HTTP security headers and improve performance with smart caching. Works with all hosting providers.

Security Headers & Caching ranks #23,601 among WordPress.org plugins with 30+ active installations, is #1,374 of 4,566 in the Security category, a 1/5 rating from 0 reviews, and was last updated Oct 8, 2025. Data from WordPress.org, refreshed twice daily — see methodology.

Tested up to WP 6.8 (Current: 7.1.2)

v7.4 Current Version v7.4

Updated 11 months ago Last Update on 08 Oct, 2025

Refreshed 6 hours ago Last Refreshed on

#1,374 of 4,566 in Security Top 50% by installs

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Active Installs

30+

-9.1%

KW Avg Position

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868

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Total Progress 60%

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Plugin Details

Version: 7.4
Last Updated: Oct 08, 2025
Requires WP: 5.9+
Tested Up To: 6.8
PHP Version: 7.2 or higher
Author: Studio Be4

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Support Threads: 0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Security Headers & Caching

No, security headers are lightweight HTTP headers that add negligible overhead. The caching feature actually improves performance.

Yes! This plugin is designed to work with all hosting providers including Aruba, SiteGround, Bluehost, WP Engine, and others. Unlike the previous version, it uses WordPress core hooks that work universally.

Yes, Security Headers & Caching is designed to work alongside other security plugins. It focuses specifically on HTTP headers.

The default settings are conservative and should work for most sites. However, strict Content Security Policy settings can affect sites using inline scripts or external resources. Test thoroughly after configuring.

HSTS (HTTP Strict Transport Security) forces browsers to use HTTPS. Only enable this if your site has a valid SSL certificate and is fully accessible via HTTPS.

Visit securityheaders.com, enter your website URL, and check your security grade. You should see improvements after activating the plugin.

Yes! Developers can use the shc_security_headers filter to modify headers programmatically. See the plugin documentation for examples.

Your settings are preserved in the database. If you uninstall (delete) the plugin, all settings are automatically removed.

Yes, the plugin is fully compatible with WordPress multisite installations.

Security headers need to be configured based on your site's specific needs. A strict CSP policy may require listing all external resources. Adjust settings based on your requirements.