Security Headers & Caching is the #183 ranked cache app on WordPress, as of Aug 31, 2026.
Security Headers & Caching is a WordPress Plugin Directory app by Studio Be4.
AppRanks data: Security Headers & Caching ranks #183 in Cache on WordPress Plugin Directory, placing it in the top 50% of that category.
AppRanks verdict
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Security Headers & Caching is a newly-listed WordPress app with a limited review volume. It is listed in the Cache category on WordPress Plugin Directory, which AppRanks treats as the canonical taxonomy node for ranking and competitor comparison. no published reviews yet means feature claims are unverified by the wider merchant base. Without a published review base, the only fit-signal available is the developer's own documentation plus the marketplace's listing-quality audit (linked below). 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 Studio Be4 — established developer track record
Cons
- −No public reviews yet — fit and reliability are unverified
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How Security Headers & Caching works
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Security Headers & Caching is a comprehensive WordPress plugin that helps protect your website by implementing essential HTTP security headers and optimizing performance through intelligent caching mechanisms. Compatible with all hosting providers including Aruba, SiteGround, Bluehost, and more.
Key Features
Easy Configuration – Simple admin interface to enable/disable security headers
Multiple Security Headers – Comprehensive security header support
Smart Caching – Configurable cache duration for better performance
Universal Compatibility – Works with all hosting providers
No Conflicts – Compatible with popular security and caching plugins
Translation Ready – Full internationalization support
Security Headers Included
X-Powered-By – Removes server technology information to prevent targeted attacks
Content-Security-Policy (CSP) – Controls which resources can be loaded to prevent XSS attacks
Strict-Transport-Security (HSTS) – Forces HTTPS connections for enhanced security
X-XSS-Protection – Enables XSS filtering in older browsers
X-Frame-Options – Prevents clickjacking attacks by controlling iframe embedding
X-Content-Type-Options – Prevents MIME type sniffing
Referrer-Policy – Controls how much referrer information is shared
Permissions-Policy – Controls browser features and APIs
Caching Features
Configurable cache duration (seconds)
Automatic cache headers management
Compatible with CDN services
No conflict with existing cache plugins
Why Security Headers Matter Security headers are HTTP response headers that tell your browser how to behave when handling your website’s content. They help protect against:
Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks
Clickjacking attempts
Code injection attacks
MIME type sniffing
Protocol downgrade attacks
And much more…
Developer Friendly The plugin provides filters for developers to customize headers:
shc_security_headers – Filter to modify security headers array
Test Your Security After installing and configuring the plugin, test your site’s security at:
* Security Headers
* Mozilla Observatory
Privacy This plugin does not collect, store, or transmit any user data. It only modifies HTTP response headers sent by your server.
Developer Documentation Filters shc_security_headers
Modify the security headers before they are sent.
add_filter( 'shc_security_headers', function( $headers ) { // Add custom header $headers['X-Custom-Header'] = 'custom-value';
// Modify existing header $headers['X-Frame-Options'] = 'DENY';
return $headers; } );
Constants
SHC_VERSION – Plugin version number
SHC_PLUGIN_DIR – Plugin directory path
SHC_PLUGIN_URL – Plugin directory URL
SHC_PLUGIN_BASENAME – Plugin basename
Support For support, feature requests, or bug reports, please visit:
* Plugin Website
Credits Developed by Studio Be4 – Web Design & Development Agency
License This plugin is licensed under the GPLv2 or later.
Category rankings
As of Sep 4, 2026- Cache#183of 369Top 50%
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Competitors & alternatives
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Where Security Headers & Caching stands in the Cache category
Security Headers & Caching ranks #183 of 369 apps in the Cache category, placing it in the top 50% of the listing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Security Headers & Caching?
Security Headers & Caching is an app for WordPress. It is published on WordPress Plugin Directory and tracked by AppRanks, and AppRanks has been tracking its public marketplace data on the refresh cadence published in our methodology. It is listed under the Cache 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 Studio Be4.
Who uses Security Headers & Caching?
Currently around 30 active stores have installed Security Headers & Caching. Its review base is still building, which usually maps to early-stage merchants and stores piloting a new workflow. It is part of the Cache category on WordPress.
Where does Security Headers & Caching rank on WordPress?
Security Headers & Caching currently sits at position #183 in the Cache category on WordPress. That places it in the top 50% of 369 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.