Active installs
200K+
0.1% of tracked installs
Rank
#248
Peak #248
Downloads / day
574
prev 624
Downloads (7d)
3,722
All-time downloads
1.7M
Days tracked
2
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Header and Footer Scripts currently ranks #248 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- It is averaging 508 downloads/day over the last 30 days.
- The latest release, v2.4.2, shipped on Feb 1, 2026 (188 days ago) — release #11 since the plugin joined the directory in 2014.
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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 | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Header and Footer Scripts plugin allows you to add scripts to WordPress site's and just before closing tag.
Frequently asked questions
Is Header and Footer Scripts a free plugin?
Yes — Header and Footer Scripts is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Header and Footer Scripts?
WordPress.org reports 200K+ active installs.
How popular is Header and Footer Scripts?
As of August 7, 2026, Header and Footer Scripts ranks #248 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
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.
