# WP Anchor Header

> WP Anchor Header has 300+ active installs, a 4.3/5 rating from 6 reviews and 148 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 74/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** WP Anchor Header is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 300+ sites, is rated 4.3/5 and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 74/100 on our health check.

**WP Anchor Header generates anchored headings.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 300+
- **Total downloads:** 10,965
- **Downloads (30 days):** 148 (-59% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.3/5 from 6 reviews
- **Health score:** 74/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 0.3.1
- **Last updated:** Aug 13, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.5+, PHP 7.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Per Søderlind (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/pers/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-anchor-header/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [header](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/header/) | #24 | 128 |
| [link](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/link/) | #47 | 274 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| header | #29 | 10,000 |
| link | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 0.2: 53.8%
- 0.3: 46.2%

## 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 (1,900) | 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 WP Anchor Header free?
Yes. WP Anchor Header is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is WP Anchor Header safe to use in 2026?
WP Anchor Header is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 300+ sites, is rated 4.3/5 and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 74/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP Anchor Header?
WP Anchor Header is active on 300+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 10,965 times since it launched in March 2015. It was downloaded 148 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP Anchor Header work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested WP Anchor Header up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.5 or newer.

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

### When was WP Anchor Header last updated?
The latest version, 0.3.1, was released on August 13, 2026 (2 months ago).

### Who makes WP Anchor Header?
WP Anchor Header is developed and maintained by Per Søderlind.

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


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