Header and Footer Scripts for WordPress Plugin Directory
By Anand Kumar
Header and Footer Scripts is the #2 ranked post app on WordPress, with a 4.6 average rating from 58 reviews, as of Aug 31, 2026.
Header and Footer Scripts is a WordPress Plugin Directory app by Anand Kumar. With a rating of 4.6★ from 58 reviews, it currently ranks #2 in the Post category.
AppRanks data: Header and Footer Scripts ranks #2 in Post on WordPress Plugin Directory, placing it in the top 1% of that category.
AppRanks verdict
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Header and Footer Scripts is a highly rated WordPress app with a limited review volume. It is listed in the Post category on WordPress Plugin Directory, which AppRanks treats as the canonical taxonomy node for ranking and competitor comparison. 58 reviews put it in the early-traction tier — useful for early-stage stores willing to be on the leading edge. Early-traction review counts are sensitive to single launch periods or feature events, so a 30-day re-check before bigger commitments often resolves whether the trend is sustained. Paid-only pricing means evaluating fit on the marketplace listing or via the developer's documentation before installing. AppRanks tracks rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position daily — the figures on this page reflect the most recent scrape from the canonical WordPress Plugin Directory listing.
Pros
- +High average rating (4.6★) signals consistent merchant satisfaction
- +Published by Anand Kumar — established developer track record
Cons
- −Limited review base (58) — ratings can shift significantly with new feedback
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How Header and Footer Scripts works
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An essential WordPress plugin to easily insert scripts and styles (like Google Analytics, CSS, etc.) into your website’s header and footer.
Looking for a way to add Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, or custom tracking code to your website’s header or footer?
Header and Footer Scripts is a simple yet powerful plugin that lets you inject code—such as Google Analytics, custom CSS, Facebook Pixel, and chat widgets—directly into your site’s header (<head>) or footer.
No bloat, no ads. This lightweight plugin simply does what it says: inserts code into your header and footer efficiently.
All you have to do is add the appropriate HTML code.
Don’t forget to wrap your code with proper tags.
<script type="text/javascript"> YOUR JS CODE HERE </script>
Or for CSS:
<style type="text/css"> YOUR CSS CODE HERE </style>
Why use this plugin:
Insert scripts globally into the header and footer of your entire website.
Supports all script types including HTML, JavaScript, and CSS.
Add specific scripts to the header of individual posts or pages.
To insert code to Custom Post Type [New Feature].
The plugin should be compatible with WooCommerce.
What it does not offer
You can’t insert/execute PHP codes.
Almost all WordPress themes support this “Header and Footer Scripts” plugin. If the codes are not appearing in your site [ask for support] or look at your theme file if they have standard wp_head and wp_footer hooks.
Important Links For further information you are welcomed to follow these links:
Read Documentation
Get Support
GitHub Repository
Category rankings
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Competitors & alternatives
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Where Header and Footer Scripts stands in the Post category
Header and Footer Scripts ranks #2 of 585 apps in the Post category, placing it in the top 1% of the listing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Header and Footer Scripts?
Header and Footer Scripts is an app for WordPress. It currently holds a 4.6-star rating from 58 merchant reviews, and AppRanks has been tracking its public marketplace data on the refresh cadence published in our methodology. It is listed under the Post category on AppRanks, where you can see its current category position, review-velocity trend, and how it compares against the top alternatives in the same space. Developed by Anand Kumar.
Who uses Header and Footer Scripts?
Currently around 200,000 active stores have installed Header and Footer Scripts. Its review base is still building, which usually maps to early-stage merchants and stores piloting a new workflow. It is part of the Post category on WordPress.
Where does Header and Footer Scripts rank on WordPress?
Header and Footer Scripts currently sits at position #2 in the Post category on WordPress. That places it in the top 0% of 585 apps tracked in the same category. Category positions are read from the live marketplace ranking and refresh on each scrape, so the number you see here reflects the most recent crawl rather than a long-running average.