LH HSTS is the #65 ranked redirect app on WordPress, with a 3.9 average rating from 7 reviews, as of Aug 31, 2026.
LH HSTS is a WordPress Plugin Directory app by shawfactor. With a rating of 3.9★ from 7 reviews, it currently ranks #65 in the Redirect category.
AppRanks data: LH HSTS ranks #65 in Redirect on WordPress Plugin Directory, placing it in the top 19% of that category.
AppRanks verdict
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LH HSTS is a mixed-rating WordPress app with a limited review volume. It is listed in the Redirect category on WordPress Plugin Directory, which AppRanks treats as the canonical taxonomy node for ranking and competitor comparison. 7 reviews put it in the early-traction tier — useful for early-stage stores willing to be on the leading edge. Early-traction review counts are sensitive to single launch periods or feature events, so a 30-day re-check before bigger commitments often resolves whether the trend is sustained. Paid-only pricing means evaluating fit on the marketplace listing or via the developer's documentation before installing. AppRanks tracks rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position daily — the figures on this page reflect the most recent scrape from the canonical WordPress Plugin Directory listing.
Pros
- +Published by shawfactor — established developer track record
Cons
- −Average rating below 4.0 (3.9★) — read recent low-star reviews before committing
- −Limited review base (7) — ratings can shift significantly with new feedback
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How LH HSTS works
This plugin send the proper headers for full ssl security. For more information on what this is and why it is important visit: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HTTP_Strict_Transport_Security
The options are preset to enable browsers to preload the HSTS directive but can be overwritten by filters which are clearly documented in the code.
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To update the max-age settings, add the following code to your functions.php add_filter('lh_hsts_max_age', 'modify_ls_hsts_max_age_func');
function modify_ls_hsts_max_age_func( $max_age ){ return false; } `
To update the subdomain settings, add the following code to your functions.php
add_filter(‘lh_hsts_subdomain’, ‘modify_ls_hsts_subdomain_func’);
function modify_ls_hsts_subdomain_func( $subdomain ){
return false;
}
`
To update the preload setting, add the following code to your functions.php add_filter('lh_hsts_preload', 'modify_ls_hsts_preload_func');
function modify_ls_hsts_preload_func( $preload ){ return false; } `
To update the redirect setting, add the following code to your functions.php
add_filter(‘lh_hsts_redirect’, ‘modify_ls_hsts_redirect_func’);
function modify_ls_hsts_redirect_func( $redirect ){
return false;
}
`
Category rankings
As of Sep 7, 2026- Redirect#65of 359Top 19%
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Where LH HSTS stands in the Redirect category
LH HSTS ranks #65 of 359 apps in the Redirect category, placing it in the top 19% of the listing.
Frequently asked questions
What is LH HSTS?
LH HSTS is an app for WordPress. It currently holds a 3.9-star rating from 7 merchant reviews, and AppRanks has been tracking its public marketplace data on the refresh cadence published in our methodology. It is listed under the Redirect category on AppRanks, where you can see its current category position, review-velocity trend, and how it compares against the top alternatives in the same space. Developed by shawfactor.
Who uses LH HSTS?
Currently around 600 active stores have installed LH HSTS. Its review base is still building, which usually maps to early-stage merchants and stores piloting a new workflow. It is part of the Redirect category on WordPress.
Where does LH HSTS rank on WordPress?
LH HSTS currently sits at position #65 in the Redirect category on WordPress. That places it in the top 18% of 359 apps tracked in the same category. Category positions are read from the live marketplace ranking and refresh on each scrape, so the number you see here reflects the most recent crawl rather than a long-running average.