Header and Footer Scripts
by Anand Kumar · Uncategorized
Also makes 1 other plugin · 210K+ installs across the portfolio →
Header and Footer Scripts plugin allows you to add scripts to WordPress site's and just before closing tag.
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Health
B 81/100
no flags
Active installs
200K+
≈290K estimated
Momentum
-5%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Swap “post” and “head” for “closing” and “header and footer”. “post” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “closing” sits at #5 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “head” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #14. “header and footer” sits at #5 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
81 health vs 58 average across 25,739 Uncategorized plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →11%
of downloads still active
At least 200K of 1.8M lifetime downloads are still running, above its category: the median Uncategorized plugin keeps 0.6%, across 17,773 plugins.
Downloads count every update, not just first installs, so older and more frequently released plugins read lower. Compare against other Uncategorized plugins, not across the directory. wp.org reports active installs as the bottom of a band, so the real rate is this or higher.
This plugin shipped 3 releases in the last 12 months, and every existing install that updated counted as another download. wp.org publishes no split between first installs and updates, so we show the raw rate rather than guess at one.
Details
Directory ranking optimization
How it's scored →How well this listing is tuned to rank in WordPress.org search, on the factors an owner controls. Not popularity, optimization.
Well optimized
Most to gain: Support resolution
Updated 273 days ago, past the ~180 days where wp.org starts discounting
Tested up to WordPress 6.9.11, the current branch or newer
4.6★ over 58 reviews, smoothed to 4.37★
5 of 5 tags set · short description in place
0 of 1 support threads resolved in the last 2 months
To rank higher: Mark more forum threads resolved — the resolved ratio feeds the ranking.
Get the full rank-higher report →Search visibility
How it's tracked →Directory searches this plugin turns up in, and which way each one is moving. WordPress.org publishes no history of search positions, so this starts the day we first tracked a keyword and never backfills.
36
Momentum
Losing ground
-0.3
Velocity
places per keyword, 28d
13%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 28d
-0.3
Acceleration
recent half vs earlier
wp.org is where the directory puts the plugin for that search. On merit is where it would sit if results were ranked on rating, support and updates, without the install boost. The last column is how far the wp.org position moved, from our first reading in the last 90 days to the latest.
| Keyword | wp.org | On merit | wp.org move, 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| add scripts | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| script | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| scripts your tag | #2 | #2 | down 1 |
| header and footer scripts | #2 | #2 | 0 |
| header scripts | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| header and footer | #5 | #5 | 0 |
| header and footer script | #2 | #2 | 0 |
| move scripts head to footer | #2 | #3 | 0 |
| closing | #5 | #5 | down 1 |
| footer your tag | #9 | #12 | 0 |
| header your tag | #9 | #13 | down 2 |
| post footer | #6 | #8 | 0 |
| http header | #6 | #7 | up 1 |
| header footer html | #4 | #4 | up 1 |
| header footer scripts | #4 | #5 | 0 |
| header footer script | #4 | #5 | 0 |
| header code | #8 | #10 | 0 |
| head your tag | #14 | #18 | down 2 |
| header footer css | #5 | #6 | up 1 |
| header footer custom html | #5 | #5 | up 1 |
| post your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
100 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 20 listed. 64 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words). 1 of its tags isn't in the top 24 for their own search.
What to do about it
- Swap “post” and “head” for “closing” and “header and footer”. “post” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “closing” sits at #5 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “head” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #14. “header and footer” sits at #5 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
- One page off on “head”. #14 puts you just past the first ten results, where almost all the clicks stop. The gap to close is small.
Daily downloads
Since 5 Oct 2022 · 1,489 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 138.9K · peaks are release surges
Directory rank vs rivals
wp.org popularity rank over time · higher is better · when a rival's line climbs above yours, they've overtaken you
Rating trend
Star average over time · dips mark rough releases
Health trend
Composite health score, snapshotted daily
Update activity
How busy the existing users are, measured as downloads in the last 30 days for every 1,000 active sites. A spike means a new release everyone's pulling; a long, slow decline means an aging user base that updates less.
Release cadence
Occasionally updatedHow often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.
3
releases in the last 12 months
9mo ago
latest release · v2.4.2 · 1 Feb 2026
10
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin · 56% run the current release. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.
Estimated active installs
The public count shows “200K+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band 5.8 years ago; the previous band took 23 months to cross, which places it about 90% of the way through.
Install history since 6 Aug 2020
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ Yume8mo ago
Add a validation confirmation on save. Simple.No one can tell that it’s saved. This topic was modified 4 months, 2 weeks ago by Yume.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ leaderotmane9mo ago
One of the most useful plugins. I was looking for a plugin that allows adding Metadata. Then I founs this, and it is very useful. Thanks a lot for your efforts guys. P.S. Thank you for the last update. It corrects some errors.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ DB1.3y ago
I’ve recently switched themes, and my previous theme allowed me to add custom CSS directly from the page editor. Unfortunately, my new theme lacks this feature. This plugin appears to be the only one that restores that functionality, enabling me to inject CSS specifically for individual pages. While other plugins offer global injection, which is certainly useful, I find that for unique pages like the homepage or special types, it’s essential to have the ability to add targeted styles without affecting the rest of the site. This plugin is a great solution for that!P.S. No bacon was saved during or after this message. Nom nom nom. lol.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ weegleshops2.6y ago
Awesome application works very well
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Rizwan Ahmed3.1y ago
If I could give more than 5 stars, I would. This plugin is a must-have for anyone running a WordPress site. It’s made my life so much easier.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ shashwathi3.8y ago
Very useful plugin
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Darko4.3y ago
I like that the plugin is up to the point and does what it is supposed to do. However, I believe it vulnerable to hijacks and injections. Since I’ve started using the plugin, some ads appear in new tab once I click on a link to the website. So I uninstalled the plugin and now will look for another solution.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Wsan14.7y ago
I have used this plugin on several sites, works great, simple interface & I like it a lot. It seems the plugin has not been updated in over 2 years. Possibly it did not need an update. However, are the Authors of the plugin still active in case there is a problem at some point ?
Read on wp.org ↗
Latest updates
via wp.org changelogRecent releases and news for this plugin
- — Version 2.4.2 Fix: Resolved critical issue where scripts added to per-post meta box were not saving. Fix: Corrected CodeMirror editor rendering (borders, height) and gutter visibility (line numbers) in meta box. Improvement: Updated E 2.4.2
- — Version 2.4.1 New Feature: Added “Clean on Uninstall” option to allow users to remove all data upon deletion. Fix: Resolved issue where sidebar was not loading on settings page due to deprecated constant. Improvement: Enhanced WPCS co 2.4.1
- — Version 2.4.0 Internal: Refactored codebase to “Jamify HFS” naming standards ( jamify_hfs_ prefix) while maintaining full backward compatibility. New Feature: Added support for wp_body_open hook to insert scripts immediately after bod 2.4.0
- — Version 2.3.1 Security: Hardened nonce implementation with static action names. Security: Added strict sanitization for access level settings. Security: Improved input validation with isset() checks and wp_unslash(). Security: Replace 2.3.1
- — Version 2.3.0 Fix: Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. New Feature: Add minimum capability required to add scripts to posts. 2.3.0
- — Version 2.2.1 Updated readme.txt. 2.2.1
Security history
via Wordfence IntelligenceThe 1 disclosed vulnerability is patched in the current version (2.4.2). Sites still on an older version should update.
- Patched Medium · 6.4 Header and Footer Scripts <= 2.3.0 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗2026-01-08 CVE-2025-11453 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 2.3.0 Patched in 2.4.0
Vulnerability records provided by Wordfence Intelligence. Copyright 2012-2026 Defiant Inc. License and terms.
CVE records: Copyright 1999-2026 The MITRE Corporation. CVE terms of use.
Behavioral tests
via WP HiveAutomated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 7.0.1
Languages
via translate.wordpress.orgTranslated into 18 languages, 7 at 90% or more
AI assistants
How it's measured →Whether ChatGPT and Claude name this plugin when asked the category question, and whether the readme gives them something to quote.
Not measured yet for this plugin’s topics. Its tracked searches are not among the measured topics. See the topics measured so far.
Readme readiness
5 of 8 pass · checked 28 Oct 2026Can an assistant quote this readme? Eight deterministic checks over the wp.org listing, no model involved.
- ✓ Says what it does "Header and Footer Scripts plugin allows you to add scripts to WordPress site's and just before closing tag."
- ! Has a FAQ Only 2 questions in the FAQ; 3 or more gives an assistant something to match.
- ! FAQ asks real questions 0 of 2 FAQ entries are headings, not questions ("undefined").
- ! Names who it is for One audience phrase ("use this"); say who the plugin is for and what they use it for.
- ✓ Names what it works with Mentions WooCommerce, Google Analytics, Facebook.
- ✓ Headings and lists 3 headings and 3 lists.
- ✓ Enough to quote 1,587 characters of description.
- ✓ Tags match the text All 5 tags appear in the text.
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2021-01-18 100K+ → 200K+ up after 702 days in tier
- 2019-02-16 90K+ → 100K+ up after 102 days in tier
- 2018-11-06 80K+ → 90K+ up after 100 days in tier
- 2018-07-29 70K+ → 80K+ up after 51 days in tier
- 2018-06-08 60K+ → 70K+ up after 35 days in tier
- 2018-05-04 50K+ → 60K+ up after 61 days in tier
- 2018-03-04 40K+ → 50K+ up after 324 days in tier
- 2017-04-14 20K+ → 40K+ up after 149 days in tier
Competes with
The plugins that solve the same job, ranked by shared tags then reach, closest match first. The letter on the right is each plugin's health grade (A best, F worst).
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Header Footer Code Manager 600K+ installs · 4.9★ · 2 shared tags A -
Insert Headers And Footers 200K+ installs · 4.9★ · 2 shared tags A -
Head, Footer and Post Injections 200K+ installs · 4.9★ · 2 shared tags A -
Head & Footer Code 100K+ installs · 4.8★ · 2 shared tags A - S SOGO Add Script to Individual Pages Header Footer 20K+ installs · 4.2★ · 2 shared tags D
- S Scripts To Footer 7K+ installs · 4.5★ · 2 shared tags B
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