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Header and Footer Scripts vs Bitly URL Shortener (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Header and Footer Scripts

Header and Footer Scripts

4.6(58)

200K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 months ago
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Bitly URL Shortener

Bitly URL Shortener

5(5)

600 active installs

Free

Updated 2 months ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Bitly URL Shortener has a higher user rating (5/5 from 5 reviews) while Header and Footer Scripts leads in active installations (200K+ vs 600). Both are free WordPress plugins. Header and Footer Scripts has accumulated 1.6M+ total downloads while Bitly URL Shortener has 14K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.6/5Header and Footer Scripts
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Bitly URL Shortener5/5
Total Reviews
58Header and Footer Scripts
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Bitly URL Shortener5
Active Installs
200K+Header and Footer Scripts
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Bitly URL Shortener600
Total Downloads
1.6M+Header and Footer Scripts
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Bitly URL Shortener14K+
Support Resolution
N/AHeader and Footer Scripts
Bitly URL ShortenerN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoHeader and Footer Scripts
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Bitly URL Shortener2 months ago
First Released
2014Header and Footer Scripts
Bitly URL Shortener2020
Age
12 yearsHeader and Footer Scripts
Bitly URL Shortener6 years
WP Requires
4.6+Header and Footer Scripts
Bitly URL Shortener5.6+
PHP Requires
5.6+Header and Footer Scripts
Bitly URL Shortener7.4+
Business Model
FreeHeader and Footer Scripts
Bitly URL ShortenerFree
Latest Version
2.4.2Header and Footer Scripts
Bitly URL Shortener1.5.1

Rating Breakdown

Header and Footer Scripts

4.6/5(58 reviews)
5
83%
4
2%
3
7%
2
5%
1
3%

Bitly URL Shortener

5/5(5 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Header and Footer Scripts Reviews

by Yume

It’s okay… SAVE validation missing

Add a validation confirmation on save. Simple.No one can tell that it’s saved. This topic was modified 1 month ago by Yume.

by leaderotmane

Excellent plugin

One of the most useful plugins. I was looking for a plugin that allows adding Metadata. Then I founs this, and it is very useful. Thanks a lot for your efforts guys. P.S. Thank you for the last upd

by DB

Saved my bacon

I’ve recently switched themes, and my previous theme allowed me to add custom CSS directly from the page editor. Unfortunately, my new theme lacks this feature. This plugin appears to be the only one

Bitly URL Shortener Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Header and Footer Scripts or Bitly URL Shortener more popular?
Header and Footer Scripts has 200K+ active installations while Bitly URL Shortener has 600. Header and Footer Scripts is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Header and Footer Scripts or Bitly URL Shortener?
Header and Footer Scripts has a 4.6/5 rating from 58 reviews, while Bitly URL Shortener has a 5/5 rating from 5 reviews.
Are Header and Footer Scripts and Bitly URL Shortener free?
Header and Footer Scripts is free and Bitly URL Shortener is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Header and Footer Scripts or Bitly URL Shortener?
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?
Header and Footer Scripts was last updated 2 months ago and Bitly URL Shortener was last updated 2 months ago.

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