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EssentialHeaders

essentialheaders.comWebsite 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 19 Aug 2026. How this is checked

EssentialHeaders is a WordPress plugin that adds and manages HTTP security headers for public site responses. It provides settings for CSP, HSTS, X-Frame-Options, Referrer-Policy, Permissions-Policy, and related protections for WordPress administrators.

Inferred · not functionally tested

FreeWebSelf-hosted
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Overview

6 features

Purpose: Configuring essential HTTP security headers for WordPress sites without manually editing server settings.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Audience: WordPress site owners and administrators

Inferred · not functionally tested

Functions: Unknown

Interfaces: API: indicated (inferred, not tested) · MCP: unknown · CLI: unknown · Self-hosting: indicated (inferred, not tested)

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

Constraint provenance is unknown; confirm requirements with the publisher.

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

EssentialHeaders is a Website firewall, bot & spam protection project. Inferred · not functionally tested: It focuses on configuring essential HTTP security headers for WordPress sites without manually editing server settings. Inferred · not functionally tested: EssentialHeaders is a B2B product aimed at wordPress site owners and administrators. Basis unknown · not verified: EssentialHeaders is free to use. Basis unknown · not verified: It runs on the web, and it can be self-hosted.

It is developed by Alex Hedström, and it first shipped in 2026. Inferred · not functionally tested: Key capabilities include header overview, header toggles, and editable values. The interface is available in Azerbaijani and English.

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

Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested

  • Header overview
  • Header toggles
  • Editable values
  • Content security policy
  • HSTS configuration
  • Frame protection

Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested

Tags
wordpress-securityhttp-security-headerscontent-security-policyhstswebsite-hardening

JSON profile · Text profile · Access guide

Built with & integrations

Runs on
BrowserSelf-hosted

Trust & compliance

Public signals
HTTPSPrivacy PolicyFree tierMulti-language
Legal
Privacy Policy

Indexing history

1

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

  1. Indexed19 Aug · 07:14 UTC
    EssentialHeaders seen via WordPress Plugins
    Source: WordPress Plugins · Open

Frequently asked questions about EssentialHeaders

What is EssentialHeaders?
Inferred · not functionally tested: EssentialHeaders focuses on configuring essential HTTP security headers for WordPress sites without manually editing server settings. It is catalogued under Website firewall, bot & spam protection on PulseGate.
Who is EssentialHeaders for?
Inferred · not functionally tested: EssentialHeaders is a B2B product built for wordPress site owners and administrators.
Is EssentialHeaders free?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — EssentialHeaders is free to use.
What platforms does EssentialHeaders run on?
Basis unknown · not verified: EssentialHeaders runs on the web. It can also be self-hosted.
Is EssentialHeaders still active?
PulseGate's liveness check found it on 3 Oct 2026.
What are alternatives to EssentialHeaders?
Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include HTTP Security Header, Security Headers, and Security Headers.HTTP Security HeaderSecurity HeadersSecurity Headers
Who makes EssentialHeaders?
EssentialHeaders is developed by Alex Hedström.
How long has EssentialHeaders been around?
EssentialHeaders first shipped in 2026.

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