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Header and Footer Scripts

By Anand Kumar

Site Administration & Utilities / URL Redirects & 301 Management

Header and Footer Scripts Review - In-Depth Analysis

Easily add custom scripts to your WordPress site's header and footer. Perfect for analytics, styles, and more.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.98/10

User Rating

4.6/5 (based on 58+ reviews)

Active Installations

200,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

5 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

If you are running a WordPress site then sooner or later you need to insert some kind of code to your website. It is most likely a web analytics code like Google Analytics or maybe a social media script or some CSS stylesheet or custom fonts. This plugin will do all the magic. Even if you want to insert those codes in a custom post type.

All you have to do is add the appropriate HTML code.

Don't forget to wrap your code with proper tags.

For JavaScript:

Or for CSS:

Why use this plugin:

To insert CSS and JavaScript codes to <head> or before </body>.
To insert code to <head> of any single page or post.
To insert code to Custom Post Type [New Feature].

The plugin should be compatible with WooCommerce.

What it does not offer:

You can't insert/execute PHP codes.

Almost all WordPress themes do support this "Header and Footer Scripts" plugin. If the codes are not appearing on your site, ask for support or check your theme file for standard <code>wp_head</code> and <code>wp_footer</code> hooks.

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Comparing to Alternatives

Header and Footer Scripts is a straightforward plugin designed to add scripts to your WordPress site's header and footer areas. When compared to similar plugins, it offers simplicity but lacks some advanced features.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and easy to use interface
Allows adding metadata and custom scripts
Lightweight with minimal configuration needed
Supports script injection on individual pages

Weaknesses

No confirmation or validation on saving changes
Lack of recent updates raises maintenance concerns
Potential security vulnerabilities reported by users
Limited features compared to some alternatives

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback highlights the plugin's usefulness and simplicity, though some concerns about security and maintenance exist.

Positive highlights

"One of the most useful plugins... very useful." - leaderotmane
"Works great, simple interface & I like it a lot." - Wsan1
"Very useful plugin" - shashwathi
"A must-have for anyone running a WordPress site." - Rizwan Ahmed
"Enables me to inject CSS specifically for individual pages." - DB

Common complaints

No save confirmation or validation feedback
Plugin has not been updated in over two years
Concerns about security vulnerabilities and potential hijacks
Some users experienced unwanted ads after installation

Weaknesses

Lack of active maintenance and updates
No save validation confirmation
Reported security issues
Limited support for advanced features

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a simple, no-frills plugin to add custom scripts or metadata to their WordPress site's header and footer, especially those needing per-page script injection.

Not ideal for

Users requiring advanced features, frequent updates, or enhanced security measures should consider more actively maintained alternatives.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides essential functionality to add scripts and metadata to headers and footers without restrictions or paid upgrades.

Final Verdict

Header and Footer Scripts is a straightforward and effective plugin for adding custom scripts to WordPress sites, appreciated for its simplicity and ease of use.

However, the lack of recent updates, save validation, and reported security concerns suggest users should proceed with caution and consider their specific needs before choosing this plugin.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Header and Footer Scripts plugin.

header scripts

footer scripts

custom code insertion

Screenshots

FAQ

A. I couldn’t handle wp.org forums on regular basis. You are suggested to visit GitHub Wiki for more updated plugin documentation and troubleshoot your problem.