Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Simple Header Footer HTML currently ranks #3446 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #3442, first reached on Oct 24, 2026.
- Active installs grew from 3K+ when we started tracking it in July 2026 to 4K+ today — it crossed the 4K+ mark around August 2026.
- It is averaging 12 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 19% versus the month before (10/day).
- The latest release, v1.3.0, shipped on Aug 6, 2020 (2,271 days ago).
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-25 | #3446 |
| 2026-09-30 | #3464 |
| 2026-08-31 | #3529 |
| 2026-07-31 | #3820 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-25 | 4,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 4,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 4,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 3,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-24 | 14 |
| 2026-09-30 | 12 |
| 2026-08-31 | 9 |
| 2026-07-31 | 4 |
| 2026-06-30 | 4 |
| 2026-05-31 | 7 |
| 2026-04-30 | 7 |
| 2026-03-31 | 4 |
| 2026-02-28 | 6 |
| 2026-01-31 | 2 |
| 2025-12-31 | 3 |
| 2025-11-30 | 1 |
| 2025-10-30 | 3 |
| 2025-09-30 | 2 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Otto Kekäläinen |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.3.0 |
| Versions released | 1 |
| Last updated | 2020-08-06 |
| Added to directory | 2014-02-24 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.8.9+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
A simple plugin for injecting HTML into various places in your WordPress theme output.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Simple Header Footer HTML?
WordPress.org reports 4K+ active installs.
How popular is Simple Header Footer HTML?
As of October 25, 2026, Simple Header Footer HTML ranks #3446 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #3442.
When was Simple Header Footer HTML last updated?
Simple Header Footer HTML was last updated on August 6, 2020 (version 1.3.0).
Who makes Simple Header Footer HTML?
Simple Header Footer HTML is developed by Otto Kekäläinen. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in February 2014.
