Add Anchor Links vs Headings (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Add Anchor Links has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 6 reviews) and leads in active installations (1.0K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Add Anchor Links has accumulated 19K+ total downloads while Headings has 1.9K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Add Anchor Links | Headings | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 6 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 1.0K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 19K+ | ◄ | 1.9K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 weeks ago | ◄ | 14 years ago |
| First Released | 2018 | 2011 | |
| Age | 8 years | 15 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.8+ | 2.0.2+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.1+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.0.5 | 1.1 |
Rating
4.7/5Add Anchor Links
◄HeadingsN/A
Total Reviews
6Add Anchor Links
◄Headings0
Active Installs
1.0K+Add Anchor Links
◄Headings10
Total Downloads
19K+Add Anchor Links
◄Headings1.9K+
Support Resolution
N/AAdd Anchor Links
HeadingsN/A
Last Updated
2 weeks agoAdd Anchor Links
◄Headings14 years ago
First Released
2018Add Anchor Links
Headings2011
Age
8 yearsAdd Anchor Links
Headings15 years
WP Requires
4.8+Add Anchor Links
Headings2.0.2+
PHP Requires
7.1+Add Anchor Links
Headingsfalse+
Business Model
FreeAdd Anchor Links
HeadingsFree
Latest Version
1.0.5Add Anchor Links
Headings1.1
Rating Breakdown
Add Anchor Links
4.7/5(6 reviews)
5
83%
4
0%
3
17%
2
0%
1
0%
Headings
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Add Anchor Links Reviews
by David Klhufek
great plugin 👏
5 stars for your work
by gregfuller
Why Scroll and not copy?
This plugin works well and apparently works as intended. I’m probably missing something, but I don’t understand why it scrolls the header to the top when the icon is clicked, instead of copying the co
by Jan Reilink
Worked instantly
Installed and enabled the plugin, saved settings and done! Thanks!
Headings Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Add Anchor Links or Headings more popular?
Add Anchor Links has 1.0K+ active installations while Headings has 10. Add Anchor Links is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Add Anchor Links or Headings?
Add Anchor Links has a 4.7/5 rating from 6 reviews, while Headings has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Add Anchor Links and Headings free?
Add Anchor Links is free and Headings is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Add Anchor Links or Headings?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Add Anchor Links was last updated 2 weeks ago and Headings was last updated 14 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.