Host Header Injection Fix: installs, ratings and growth stats
By Jeff Starr · Rank #4067
Host Header Injection Fix is a WordPress.org plugin tracked daily by HostList. Current WordPress.org active-install bucket: 400+. Rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings. HostList snapshots installs, ratings, and support signals so you can see freshness and direction, then follow the hosting links below for WordPress and stack-fit guidance. Active installs are ranges published by WordPress.org, not exact counts. HostList rank is by active-install bucket only. This page is a hosting-support resource, not a paid plugin ranking.
Over the last 87 days with download data, WordPress.org recorded about 945 downloads for Host Header Injection Fix. HostList install rank: #4067. Use the charts below for direction, then pick hosting that matches the plugin's cache, PHP, and ecommerce needs.
Sets custom headers for WP notification emails. Also fixes a security issue with WP versions < 5.5.
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Technical details
- Last updated 18 July 2026
- Added to WordPress.org 2017-11-06
- View on WordPress.org
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How many sites use Host Header Injection Fix?
WordPress.org reports an active-install bucket of 400+. That is a rounded range, not an exact site count.
Is Host Header Injection Fix actively maintained?
WordPress.org last listed an update on 18 July 2026.
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Data aggregated from WordPress.org. Active installs are published buckets, not exact counts.