# Header and Footer Snippets

> Header and Footer Snippets has 10+ active installs and 66 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Header and Footer Snippets shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**This is a very simple plugin that allows you to add snippets such as CSS and Javascript to the header and/or footer of your site. You can add both side-wide snippets and page specific snippets.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 1,558
- **Downloads (30 days):** 66 (+37.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.9
- **Last updated:** Oct 22, 2017
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.8.33
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.5.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Verb_Form04 (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/verb_form04/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/header-and-footer-snippets/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [css](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/css/) | >100 | 354 |
| [footer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/footer/) | #100 | 124 |
| [header](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/header/) | #88 | 129 |
| [javascript](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/javascript/) | >100 | 275 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| css | >100 | 10,000 |
| footer | >100 | 4,916 |
| header | >100 | 10,000 |
| javascript | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 0.9: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WPCode – Insert Headers and Footers + Custom Code Snippets – WordPress Code Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/insert-headers-and-footers/) | 3M+ | 4.9/5 (1,902) | Oct 8, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 2 | [Code Snippets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/code-snippets/) | 1M+ | 4.7/5 (509) | Sep 2, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 3 | [Simple Custom CSS Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-custom-css/) | 100K+ | 4.7/5 (159) | Mar 11, 2025 | 51/100 |
| 4 | [Blocks Animation: CSS Animations for Gutenberg Blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/blocks-animation/) | 90K+ | 4.7/5 (71) | Sep 29, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 5 | [Widget CSS Classes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/widget-css-classes/) | 80K+ | 4.9/5 (74) | Nov 12, 2024 | 56/100 |
| 6 | [Simple CSS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-css/) | 80K+ | 4.9/5 (60) | Sep 15, 2025 | 58/100 |
| 7 | [WP Add Custom CSS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-add-custom-css/) | 60K+ | 4.8/5 (89) | Aug 14, 2025 | 56/100 |
| 8 | [Clear Cache for Me](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/clear-cache-for-widgets/) | 40K+ | 4.8/5 (29) | Jun 18, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 9 | [WP-SCSS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-scss/) | 40K+ | 4.3/5 (61) | Mar 2, 2026 | 60/100 |
| 10 | [Visual CSS Style Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/yellow-pencil-visual-theme-customizer/) | 30K+ | 4.1/5 (90) | Aug 23, 2026 | 83/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Header and Footer Snippets safe to use in 2026?
Header and Footer Snippets shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Header and Footer Snippets?
Header and Footer Snippets is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,558 times since it launched in October 2017. It was downloaded 66 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Header and Footer Snippets work with WordPress 7.1?
Header and Footer Snippets is officially tested up to WordPress 4.8.33, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Header and Footer Snippets last updated?
The latest version, 0.9, was released on October 22, 2017 (9 years ago).

### Who makes Header and Footer Snippets?
Header and Footer Snippets is developed and maintained by Verb_Form04.

### What are the best alternatives to Header and Footer Snippets?
The most popular alternatives to Header and Footer Snippets are WPCode (3M+ installs), Code Snippets (1M+ installs) and Simple Custom CSS Plugin (100K+ installs).


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