Header and Footer Scripts vs Header Footer Code Manager
Two WordPress plugins head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
These aren’t all alternatives to each other — they do different jobs — so this page compares popularity only, not features.
At a glance
Header Footer Code Manager leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #104, ahead of Header and Footer Scripts at #243. Over the last 7 days Header Footer Code Manager held its place and Header and Footer Scripts climbed 2 places. Header Footer Code Manager has the largest install base, roughly 3× the next: 600K+ active installs against 200K+ for Header and Footer Scripts. Downloads this week: Header Footer Code Manager 12,814 and Header and Footer Scripts 3,061. Ratings: Header and Footer Scripts 4.6★ from 58 and Header Footer Code Manager 4.9★ from 309 reviews.
| Metric | Header and Footer Scripts | Header Footer Code Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #243 ▲ 2 | #104 ▬ |
| Active installs | 200K+ | 600K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 3,061 | 12,814 |
| Rating | 4.6★ (58) | 4.9★ (309) |
| Last updated | Feb 1, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.4.2 | 1.1.46 |
| Best rank on record | #243 | #102 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Feb 2014 | Aug 2016 |
Highlighted cells mark the strongest figure in each row. Rank and installs are from the latest WordPress.org capture; downloads are the last seven captured days.
Ranking history Lower is better
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more popular, Header and Footer Scripts or Header Footer Code Manager?
By active installs, Header Footer Code Manager: 600K+ sites run it against 200K+ for Header and Footer Scripts, according to WordPress.org figures captured on September 13, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Header and Footer Scripts or Header Footer Code Manager?
Header Footer Code Manager, at #104 on the WordPress.org popular plugins list today, with Header and Footer Scripts at #243. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Are Header and Footer Scripts or Header Footer Code Manager alternatives to each other?
Not all of them. Some of these plugins do different jobs and many sites run more than one. This page compares their popularity, not their features.
Where do these numbers come from?
WordPress.org publishes each plugin’s active install count and its position on the popular list. This site records both every day, along with per-day downloads and ratings, so the charts above show how the plugins have moved over time rather than a single day.