# Hide and Seek Header

> Hide and Seek Header has 80+ active installs, a 4/5 rating from 5 reviews and 80 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 33/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Hide and Seek Header shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 80+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.

**Hide and Seek Header hides the site header on down scroll events for the Avada theme.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 80+
- **Total downloads:** 5,808
- **Downloads (30 days):** 80 (+60% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4/5 from 5 reviews
- **Health score:** 33/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.4.0
- **Last updated:** Dec 18, 2022
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.1.15
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.3.2+, PHP 7.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** mark l chaves (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/mlchaves/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/hide-and-seek-header/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [avada](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/avada/) | #4 | 11 |
| [css](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/css/) | >100 | 354 |
| [header](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/header/) | #45 | 129 |
| [html](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/html/) | #52 | 183 |
| [themefusion](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/themefusion/) | #2 | 2 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| avada | >100 | 416 |
| css | >100 | 10,000 |
| header | >100 | 10,000 |
| html | >100 | 10,000 |
| themefusion | #2 | 3 |

## Version adoption

- 1.4: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Fancy Elements for Avada](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/fancy-elements-for-avada/) | 400+ | 5/5 (2) | Oct 7, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 2 | [QuadMenu – Avada Mega Menu](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/quadmenu-avada/) | 200+ | — | Mar 15, 2021 | 26/100 |
| 3 | [Search Placeholder Avada](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/search-placeholder-avada/) | 100+ | 5/5 (1) | Dec 18, 2022 | 32/100 |
| 5 | [All in one Avada Addons](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/all-in-one-avada-addons/) | 40+ | 5/5 (3) | Jul 29, 2021 | 31/100 |
| 6 | [LuckyFish Bulk Page Creator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/luckyfish-bulk-page-creator/) | 10+ | — | Jul 15, 2026 | 57/100 |
| 7 | [Simple Clinic](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-clinic/) | 10+ | — | Mar 22, 2023 | 23/100 |
| 8 | [Editor Cleanup For Avada: FDP add-on to cleanup the Avada frontend editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/editor-cleanup-for-avada/) | 10+ | — | Oct 1, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 9 | [AI Labels for Fusion Builder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ai-labels-for-fusion-builder/) | <10 | — | Dec 8, 2025 | 36/100 |
| 10 | [PressPilot Frontend Editor for Avada](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/frontend-editor-for-avada/) | <10 | — | Sep 18, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 11 | [Ilabsys Library Preview Enhancer for Avada](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ilabsys-library-preview-enhancer-for-avada/) | <10 | — | Jul 19, 2026 | 55/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Hide and Seek Header safe to use in 2026?
Hide and Seek Header shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 80+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Hide and Seek Header?
Hide and Seek Header is active on 80+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 5,808 times since it launched in March 2020. It was downloaded 80 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Hide and Seek Header work with WordPress 7.1?
Hide and Seek Header is officially tested up to WordPress 6.1.15, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Hide and Seek Header need?
Hide and Seek Header requires PHP 7.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Hide and Seek Header last updated?
The latest version, 1.4.0, was released on December 18, 2022 (4 years ago).

### Who makes Hide and Seek Header?
Hide and Seek Header is developed and maintained by mark l chaves.

### What are the best alternatives to Hide and Seek Header?
The most popular alternatives to Hide and Seek Header are Fancy Elements for Avada (400+ installs), QuadMenu – Avada Mega Menu (200+ installs) and Search Placeholder Avada (100+ installs).


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