# Visual Header

> Visual Header has 400+ active installs and 167 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 36/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Visual Header shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 400+ sites and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

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## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 400+
- **Total downloads:** 4,447
- **Downloads (30 days):** 167 (+10.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 36/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.5.2
- **Last updated:** Aug 1, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.8.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.0+, PHP 7.4.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** dastan800 (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/dastan800/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/visual-header/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [header](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/header/) | #22 | 127 |
| [header builder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/header-builder/) | #4 | 12 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| header | >100 | 10,000 |
| header builder | >100 | 3,086 |

## Version adoption

- 1.5: 72.5%
- 1.3: 21.5%
- 1.4: 6%

## 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 (1,898) | Aug 27, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 2 | [Header Footer Code Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/header-footer-code-manager/) | 600K+ | 4.9/5 (309) | Jul 15, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 3 | [Insert Headers And Footers](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-headers-and-footers/) | 300K+ | 5/5 (135) | Jul 17, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 4 | [Head, Footer and Post Injections](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/header-footer/) | 200K+ | 4.9/5 (735) | Mar 28, 2026 | 53/100 |
| 5 | [Header and Footer Scripts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/header-and-footer-scripts/) | 200K+ | 4.6/5 (58) | Feb 1, 2026 | 51/100 |
| 6 | [Slim SEO – AI SEO Plugin, Lightweight, Fast & Automated](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/slim-seo/) | 70K+ | 4.7/5 (136) | Sep 28, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 7 | [Oceanwp sticky header](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sticky-header-oceanwp/) | 10K+ | 4.1/5 (24) | Oct 22, 2021 | 43/100 |
| 8 | [Pearl – Header Builder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pearl-header-builder/) | 5K+ | 3.3/5 (13) | Aug 19, 2025 | 43/100 |
| 9 | [Simple Header Footer HTML](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-header-footer-html/) | 4K+ | 4.7/5 (9) | Aug 6, 2020 | 40/100 |
| 10 | [SMNTCS Custom Logo Link](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/smntcs-custom-logo-link/) | 3K+ | 5/5 (12) | Sep 27, 2026 | 83/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Visual Header safe to use in 2026?
Visual Header shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 400+ sites and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Visual Header?
Visual Header is active on 400+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,447 times since it launched in September 2023. It was downloaded 167 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Visual Header work with WordPress 7.1?
Visual Header is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.10, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Visual Header need?
Visual Header requires PHP 7.4.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Visual Header last updated?
The latest version, 1.5.2, was released on August 1, 2025 (1 year ago).

### Who makes Visual Header?
Visual Header is developed and maintained by dastan800.

### What are the best alternatives to Visual Header?
The most popular alternatives to Visual Header are WPCode (3M+ installs), Header Footer Code Manager (600K+ installs) and Insert Headers And Footers (300K+ installs).


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