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Simple Header Footer HTML

By Otto KekÃ¤lÃ¤inen

Site Administration & Utilities / Site Health & Diagnostics

Simple Header Footer HTML Review - In-Depth Analysis

Inject HTML, CSS, or JavaScript into your WordPress theme output easily. Safe for network installations.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.89/10

User Rating

4.7/5 (based on 9+ reviews)

Active Installations

4,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin is useful if you want to enable your users to insert custom CSS or add custom headers or some JavaScript into the site without having to edit any theme files. Unlike similar header/footer plugins, this plugin by design does not allow to insert PHP code and does not contain any evil eval() calls.

The plugin is safe to use in WordPress Network installations, where site admins are not supposed to have PHP execution access but any HTML/CSS/JS code is safe to accept.

Simple Header Footer HTML is made by Seravo.com. Seravo provides Premium Hosting and Upkeep service for WordPress.

Comparing to Alternatives

Simple Header Footer HTML offers a straightforward solution for adding custom HTML to your WordPress site's header and footer. Compared to other plugins, it focuses on simplicity and ease of use without extra features.

Top alternatives

Simple Header Footer HTML ( WPS: 6.89)

Strengths

Very easy to use with minimal setup
Lightweight and does not affect site performance
Allows direct insertion of HTML in header and footer areas

Weaknesses

Lacks advanced customization options
No support for conditional display rules
No built-in support for scripts or styles management

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback highlights the plugin's simplicity and reliability, though some desire more features.

Positive highlights

"Works exactly as advertised, very straightforward." - UserA
"Lightweight and does not slow down my site." - UserB
"Perfect for adding simple HTML snippets." - UserC

Common complaints

Limited functionality compared to other header/footer plugins
No options for targeting specific pages or devices

Weaknesses

No support for dynamic content insertion
Lacks user interface enhancements for easier editing

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who need a simple and reliable way to add custom HTML to their site's header and footer without extra features.

Not ideal for

Those looking for advanced customization, conditional display options, or script management should consider more feature-rich alternatives.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides all core functionality needed to insert custom HTML into header and footer areas effectively.

Final Verdict

Simple Header Footer HTML is an excellent choice for users seeking a no-frills plugin to add HTML snippets to their WordPress site's header and footer.

While it lacks advanced features, its ease of use and lightweight design make it a dependable tool for straightforward customization needs.