Header and Footer Scripts vs Auto Post to Google+ (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
View Header and Footer Scripts
VS
Auto Post to Google+

Auto Post to Google+

3.5(6)

40 active installs

Free

Updated 11 years ago
View Auto Post to Google+

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Header and Footer Scripts has a higher user rating (4.6/5 from 58 reviews) and leads in active installations (200K+ vs 40). Both are free WordPress plugins. Header and Footer Scripts has accumulated 1.6M+ total downloads while Auto Post to Google+ has 20K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.6/5Header and Footer Scripts
Auto Post to Google+3.5/5
Total Reviews
58Header and Footer Scripts
Auto Post to Google+6
Active Installs
200K+Header and Footer Scripts
Auto Post to Google+40
Total Downloads
1.6M+Header and Footer Scripts
Auto Post to Google+20K+
Support Resolution
N/AHeader and Footer Scripts
Auto Post to Google+N/A
Last Updated
2 months agoHeader and Footer Scripts
Auto Post to Google+11 years ago
First Released
2014Header and Footer Scripts
Auto Post to Google+2013
Age
12 yearsHeader and Footer Scripts
Auto Post to Google+13 years
WP Requires
4.6+Header and Footer Scripts
Auto Post to Google+3.0.1+
PHP Requires
5.6+Header and Footer Scripts
Auto Post to Google+false+
Business Model
FreeHeader and Footer Scripts
Auto Post to Google+Free
Latest Version
2.4.2Header and Footer Scripts
Auto Post to Google+1.0

Rating Breakdown

Header and Footer Scripts

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

Auto Post to Google+

3.5/5(6 reviews)
5
50%
4
17%
3
0%
2
0%
1
33%

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

Auto Post to Google+ Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Header and Footer Scripts or Auto Post to Google+ more popular?
Header and Footer Scripts has 200K+ active installations while Auto Post to Google+ has 40. Header and Footer Scripts is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Header and Footer Scripts or Auto Post to Google+?
Header and Footer Scripts has a 4.6/5 rating from 58 reviews, while Auto Post to Google+ has a 3.5/5 rating from 6 reviews.
Are Header and Footer Scripts and Auto Post to Google+ free?
Header and Footer Scripts is free and Auto Post to Google+ is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Header and Footer Scripts or Auto Post to Google+?
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 Auto Post to Google+ was last updated 11 years ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.