# Add IDs to Header Tags

> Add IDs to Header Tags has 20+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews and 44 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 31/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Add IDs to Header Tags shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

**A rather simple plugin, but tremendously useful for folks that like to write longer blog posts to be shared. This will add an ID to each header tag in your content, but only if it doesn’t already have an ID. This will…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 4,107
- **Downloads (30 days):** 44 (+37.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 3 reviews
- **Health score:** 31/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Dec 3, 2013
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.7.41
- **Requires:** WordPress 3+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** George Stephanis (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/georgestephanis/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/add-ids-to-header-tags/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [deep linking](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/deep-linking/) | #2 | 4 |
| [header tags](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/header-tags/) | #2 | 2 |
| [long-form content](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/long-form-content/) | #2 | 2 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| deep linking | >100 | 207 |
| header tags | >100 | 5,099 |
| long-form content | >100 | 2,532 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Copy Link to Heading – Easily add Anchor links for Headings](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/copy-link-to-heading/) | 40+ | 5/5 (2) | Aug 24, 2026 | 70/100 |
| 3 | [Insytful](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/insytful/) | <10 | 5/5 (2) | Apr 8, 2025 | 37/100 |
| 4 | [VRLPRO Deeplinks & Dynamic QR Engine](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/vrlpro-deeplinks-dynamic-qr-engine/) | <10 | — | Sep 1, 2026 | 64/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Add IDs to Header Tags free?
Yes. Add IDs to Header Tags is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Add IDs to Header Tags safe to use in 2026?
Add IDs to Header Tags shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Add IDs to Header Tags?
Add IDs to Header Tags is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,107 times since it launched in December 2013. It was downloaded 44 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Add IDs to Header Tags work with WordPress 7.1?
Add IDs to Header Tags is officially tested up to WordPress 3.7.41, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Add IDs to Header Tags last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on December 3, 2013 (13 years ago).

### Who makes Add IDs to Header Tags?
Add IDs to Header Tags is developed and maintained by George Stephanis.

### What are the best alternatives to Add IDs to Header Tags?
The most popular alternatives to Add IDs to Header Tags are Copy Link to Heading (40+ installs), Insytful (<10 installs) and VRLPRO Deeplinks & Dynamic… (<10 installs).


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