# Average Head & Footer Code

> Average Head & Footer Code has 100+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 55 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 32/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Average Head & Footer Code shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

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## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 6,774
- **Downloads (30 days):** 55 (-6.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 32/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1
- **Last updated:** Dec 4, 2014
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.0.38
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** average.technology (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/averagetechnology/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/average-head-footer-code/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [footer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/footer/) | #32 | 122 |
| [footer code](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/footer-code/) | #3 | 5 |
| [head](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/head/) | #8 | 30 |
| [head code](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/head-code/) | #2 | 4 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| footer | >100 | 4,717 |
| footer code | >100 | 3,150 |
| head | >100 | 2,471 |
| head code | >100 | 1,589 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Header Footer Code Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/header-footer-code-manager/) | 600K+ | 4.9/5 (309) | Jul 15, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 2 | [Insert Headers And Footers](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-headers-and-footers/) | 300K+ | 5/5 (135) | Jul 17, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 3 | [Head, Footer and Post Injections](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/header-footer/) | 200K+ | 4.9/5 (735) | Mar 28, 2026 | 53/100 |
| 4 | [Header and Footer Scripts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/header-and-footer-scripts/) | 200K+ | 4.6/5 (58) | Feb 1, 2026 | 51/100 |
| 5 | [Head & Footer Code](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/head-footer-code/) | 100K+ | 5/5 (51) | Aug 31, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 6 | [Remove Footer Credit](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/remove-footer-credit/) | 60K+ | 4.7/5 (88) | Aug 14, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 7 | [Scripts To Footer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/scripts-to-footerphp/) | 7K+ | 4.7/5 (37) | Nov 17, 2025 | 60/100 |
| 8 | [Simple Header Footer HTML](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-header-footer-html/) | 4K+ | 4.7/5 (9) | Aug 6, 2020 | 40/100 |
| 9 | [Storefront Footer Bar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/storefront-footer-bar/) | 3K+ | 3.7/5 (7) | Aug 27, 2020 | 35/100 |
| 10 | [Dynamic Year Block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dynamic-year-block/) | 2K+ | 5/5 (8) | Aug 17, 2026 | 79/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Average Head & Footer Code free?
Yes. Average Head & Footer Code is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Average Head & Footer Code safe to use in 2026?
Average Head & Footer Code shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Average Head & Footer Code?
Average Head & Footer Code is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 6,774 times since it launched in August 2014. It was downloaded 55 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Average Head & Footer Code work with WordPress 7.1?
Average Head & Footer Code is officially tested up to WordPress 4.0.38, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Average Head & Footer Code last updated?
The latest version, 1.1, was released on December 4, 2014 (12 years ago).

### Who makes Average Head & Footer Code?
Average Head & Footer Code is developed and maintained by average.technology.

### What are the best alternatives to Average Head & Footer Code?
The most popular alternatives to Average Head & Footer Code are Header Footer Code Manager (600K+ installs), Insert Headers And Footers (300K+ installs) and Head, Footer and Post Injec… (200K+ installs).


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