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Head & Footer Code vs Highlighting Code Block (2026)

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

Head & Footer Code

Head & Footer Code

5(52)

100K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 days ago
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Highlighting Code Block

Highlighting Code Block

4.5(19)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 days ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Head & Footer Code has a higher user rating (5/5 from 52 reviews) and leads in active installations (100K+ vs 10K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Head & Footer Code has accumulated 2.5M+ total downloads while Highlighting Code Block has 170K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
5/5Head & Footer Code
◄
Highlighting Code Block4.5/5
Total Reviews
52Head & Footer Code
◄
Highlighting Code Block19
Active Installs
100K+Head & Footer Code
◄
Highlighting Code Block10K+
Total Downloads
2.5M+Head & Footer Code
◄
Highlighting Code Block170K+
Support Resolution
80%Head & Footer Code
Highlighting Code BlockN/A
Last Updated
2 days agoHead & Footer Code
►
Highlighting Code Block2 days ago
First Released
2015Head & Footer Code
Highlighting Code Block2018
Age
11 yearsHead & Footer Code
Highlighting Code Block8 years
WP Requires
5.2+Head & Footer Code
Highlighting Code Block5.6+
PHP Requires
5.6+Head & Footer Code
Highlighting Code Block5.6+
Business Model
FreeHead & Footer Code
Highlighting Code BlockFree
Latest Version
1.5.7Head & Footer Code
Highlighting Code Block2.1.3

Rating Breakdown

Head & Footer Code

5/5(52 reviews)
5
96%
4
4%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Highlighting Code Block

4.5/5(19 reviews)
5
84%
4
0%
3
0%
2
11%
1
5%

Recent Reviews

Head & Footer Code Reviews

by alangrah

Quick turn-around on bug report

Have used this plug-in reliably for years. Found a bug in the most recent version, reported it, and had it fixed within a few hours. Love that!

by tamertsl

Thank you, you deserve 10 stars.

Thank you, you deserve 10 stars.

by Ryn

Simplicity at its Finest

I’ve been using this plugin for around two to three years now across three different sites I use to run my creative projects as a small-time writer. Of these sites, one is a writing and blogging page,

Highlighting Code Block Reviews

by liuliu66

站点爆炸

在寻求关于此问题的帮助时，您可能需要提供以下信息：WordPress 版本 6.5.2目前启用的主题：Vikinger – BuddyPress Social Community（1.9.9.4.2 版本）当前插件：Highlighting Code Block（版本 2.0.1）PHP 版本 8.1.27 错误详情============错误类型 E_ERROR 发生在文件 /www/ww

by sazone

very nice

read code easily

by ishere

Good Job!

Very thanks!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Head & Footer Code or Highlighting Code Block more popular?
Head & Footer Code has 100K+ active installations while Highlighting Code Block has 10K+. Head & Footer Code is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Head & Footer Code or Highlighting Code Block?
Head & Footer Code has a 5/5 rating from 52 reviews, while Highlighting Code Block has a 4.5/5 rating from 19 reviews.
Are Head & Footer Code and Highlighting Code Block free?
Head & Footer Code is free and Highlighting Code Block is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Head & Footer Code or Highlighting Code Block?
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?
Head & Footer Code was last updated 2 days ago and Highlighting Code Block was last updated 2 days ago.

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