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Better Headers

wordpress.orgWebsite firewall, bot & spam protection

PulseGate's liveness check found it on 3 Oct 2026; it is registered on WordPress.org and has been in the index since 2 Sep 2026. How this is checked

Better Headers is a WordPress plugin that sends configurable HTTP security headers with page responses, including Referrer-Policy, HSTS, X-Frame-Options, and content-type protections. It applies headers to both public pages and the WordPress admin panel without modifying .htaccess.

Inferred · not functionally tested

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Overview

6 features

Purpose: Configuring protective HTTP response headers for WordPress pages without editing server configuration.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Audience: WordPress site owners and administrators

Inferred · not functionally tested

Functions: Unknown

Interfaces: API: unknown · MCP: unknown · CLI: unknown · Self-hosting: unknown

Recorded constraints: pricing: free · license: Proprietary · platforms: WEB · deployment: browser

Constraint provenance is unknown; confirm requirements with the publisher.

Record sources: wordpress.org · wordpress.org. These links do not verify the individual claims.

In the Website firewall, bot & spam protection space, Better Headers takes a focused approach. Inferred · not functionally tested: It focuses on configuring protective HTTP response headers for WordPress pages without editing server configuration. Inferred · not functionally tested: Better Headers is a B2B product aimed at wordPress site owners and administrators. Basis unknown · not verified: It is available for free. Basis unknown · not verified: Better Headers is available on the web.

It is developed by bettersecurity, and it first shipped in 2019. Inferred · not functionally tested: Key capabilities include feature-Policy, referrer-Policy, and strict transport security. The interface is available in English and Spanish. It is being sunset.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested

  • Feature-Policy
  • Referrer-Policy
  • Strict transport security
  • Frame options
  • Content type options
  • XSS protection

Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested

Tags
wordpress-securityhttp-headersbrowser-protectionsecurity-hardening

JSON profile · Text profile · Access guide

Built with & integrations

Runs on
Browser

Trust & compliance

Public signals
HTTPSPrivacy PolicyFree tierMulti-language
Legal
Privacy Policy

Indexing history

1

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

  1. Indexed2 Sep · 05:54 UTC
    Better Headers seen via WordPress Plugins
    Source: WordPress Plugins · Open

Frequently asked questions about Better Headers

What is Better Headers?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Better Headers focuses on configuring protective HTTP response headers for WordPress pages without editing server configuration. It is catalogued under Website firewall, bot & spam protection on PulseGate.
Who is Better Headers for?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Better Headers is a B2B product built for wordPress site owners and administrators.
Does Better Headers have a free plan?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — Better Headers is free to use.
What platforms does Better Headers run on?
Basis unknown · not verified: Better Headers runs on the web.
Is Better Headers still maintained?
It is being sunset according to the latest indexed signals.
What projects are similar to Better Headers?
Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Security Headers, HTTP Headers, and HTTP Security Header.Security HeadersHTTP HeadersHTTP Security Header
Who makes Better Headers?
Better Headers is developed by bettersecurity.
How long has Better Headers been around?
Better Headers first shipped in 2019.

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