Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Header and Footer Scripts currently ranks #243 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #241, first reached on Sep 25, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 200K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 424 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 10% versus the month before (470/day).
- The latest release, v2.4.2, shipped on Feb 1, 2026 (257 days ago) — release #11 since the plugin joined the directory in 2014.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #243 |
| 2026-09-30 | #243 |
| 2026-08-31 | #246 |
| 2026-07-31 | #250 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 200,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 200,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 200,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 200,000 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | 400 |
| 2026-09-30 | 446 |
| 2026-08-31 | 501 |
| 2026-07-31 | 513 |
| 2026-06-30 | 512 |
| 2026-05-31 | 391 |
| 2026-04-30 | 698 |
| 2026-03-31 | 713 |
| 2026-02-28 | 698 |
| 2026-01-31 | 5,160 |
| 2025-12-31 | 170 |
| 2025-11-30 | 210 |
| 2025-10-31 | 330 |
| 2025-09-30 | 378 |
| 2025-08-31 | 208 |
| 2025-07-31 | 375 |
| 2025-06-30 | 454 |
| 2025-05-31 | 338 |
| 2025-04-30 | 568 |
| 2025-03-31 | 656 |
| 2025-02-28 | 760 |
| 2025-01-31 | 1,175 |
| 2024-12-31 | 81 |
| 2024-11-30 | 48 |
| 2024-10-31 | 111 |
| 2024-09-30 | 144 |
| 2024-08-31 | 84 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Anand Kumar |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.4.2 |
| Versions released | 11 |
| Last updated | 2026-02-01 |
| Added to directory | 2014-02-20 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.6+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-22 |
Description
Header and Footer Scripts plugin allows you to add scripts to WordPress site's and just before closing tag.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Header and Footer Scripts?
WordPress.org reports 200K+ active installs.
How popular is Header and Footer Scripts?
As of October 16, 2026, Header and Footer Scripts ranks #243 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #241.
When was Header and Footer Scripts last updated?
Header and Footer Scripts was last updated on February 1, 2026 (version 2.4.2). It has shipped 11 releases in total.
Who makes Header and Footer Scripts?
Header and Footer Scripts is developed by Anand Kumar. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in February 2014.
