# CM Header and Footer  – Add custom scripts and styles to your header and footer with ease

> CM Header and Footer  has 900+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 330 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 62/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** CM Header and Footer  is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 900+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 62/100 on our health check.

**Add custom CSS and JavaScript to headers and footers on your site with the header and footer plugin for enhanced control and design.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 900+
- **Total downloads:** 46,996
- **Downloads (30 days):** 330 (+13% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 62/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 1.3.1
- **Last updated:** May 23, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.6
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.4.0+, PHP 5.2.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** CreativeMindsSolutions (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/creativemindssolutions/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/cm-header-footer-script-loader/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [custom css](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom-css/) | #18 | 65 |
| [footer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/footer/) | #14 | 123 |
| [header](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/header/) | #15 | 127 |
| [insert HTML](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/insert-html/) | #2 | 3 |
| [insert javascript](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/insert-javascript/) | #1 | 4 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| custom css | >100 | 10,000 |
| footer | #17 | 4,769 |
| header | #23 | 10,000 |
| insert HTML | #18 | 2,225 |
| insert javascript | #13 | 1,897 |

## Version adoption

- 1.3: 73.4%
- 1.2: 13.7%
- 1.1: 10.8%
- 1.0: 2.2%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Simple Custom CSS and JS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-css-js/) | 600K+ | 4.4/5 (103) | Aug 20, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 2 | [Insert Headers And Footers](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-headers-and-footers/) | 300K+ | 5/5 (135) | Jul 17, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 3 | [Simple Custom CSS Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-custom-css/) | 100K+ | 4.7/5 (159) | Mar 11, 2025 | 51/100 |
| 4 | [Simple CSS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-css/) | 80K+ | 4.9/5 (60) | Sep 15, 2025 | 58/100 |
| 5 | [WP Add Custom CSS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-add-custom-css/) | 60K+ | 4.8/5 (89) | Aug 14, 2025 | 56/100 |
| 6 | [Woody Code Snippets – Insert PHP, CSS, JS, and Header/Footer Scripts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/insert-php/) | 50K+ | 4.5/5 (221) | Sep 29, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 7 | [FluentSnippets – High-Performance Code Snippets, Header & Footer Code, Custom CSS & PHP Code Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-code-manager/) | 50K+ | 4.7/5 (77) | Aug 12, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 8 | [Custom CSS and JavaScript](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-css-and-javascript/) | 10K+ | 4.7/5 (60) | Aug 12, 2024 | 35/100 |
| 9 | [TJ Custom CSS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/theme-junkie-custom-css/) | 8K+ | 5/5 (6) | Oct 26, 2022 | 41/100 |
| 10 | [CodeKit – Custom Codes Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-codes/) | 7K+ | 4.8/5 (16) | Mar 5, 2026 | 62/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is CM Header and Footer  free?
Yes. CM Header and Footer  is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is CM Header and Footer  safe to use in 2026?
CM Header and Footer  is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 900+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 62/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use CM Header and Footer ?
CM Header and Footer  is active on 900+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 46,996 times since it launched in September 2015. It was downloaded 330 times in the last 30 days.

### Does CM Header and Footer  work with WordPress 7.1?
CM Header and Footer  is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.6, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does CM Header and Footer  need?
CM Header and Footer  requires PHP 5.2.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was CM Header and Footer  last updated?
The latest version, 1.3.1, was released on May 23, 2026 (4 months ago).

### Who makes CM Header and Footer ?
CM Header and Footer  is developed and maintained by CreativeMindsSolutions.

### What are the best alternatives to CM Header and Footer ?
The most popular alternatives to CM Header and Footer  are Simple Custom CSS and JS (600K+ installs), Insert Headers And Footers (300K+ installs) and Simple Custom CSS Plugin (100K+ installs).


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