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Header and Footer Scripts vs Post Type Switcher (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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Post Type Switcher

Post Type Switcher

4.7(253)

200K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 week ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Post Type Switcher has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 253 reviews) while Header and Footer Scripts leads in active installations (200K+ vs 200K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Header and Footer Scripts has accumulated 1.6M+ total downloads while Post Type Switcher has 2.3M+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.6/5Header and Footer Scripts
►
Post Type Switcher4.7/5
Total Reviews
58Header and Footer Scripts
►
Post Type Switcher253
Active Installs
200K+Header and Footer Scripts
Post Type Switcher200K+
Total Downloads
1.6M+Header and Footer Scripts
►
Post Type Switcher2.3M+
Support Resolution
N/AHeader and Footer Scripts
Post Type SwitcherN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoHeader and Footer Scripts
►
Post Type Switcher1 week ago
First Released
2014Header and Footer Scripts
Post Type Switcher2010
Age
12 yearsHeader and Footer Scripts
Post Type Switcher16 years
WP Requires
4.6+Header and Footer Scripts
Post Type Switcher6.2+
PHP Requires
5.6+Header and Footer Scripts
Post Type Switcher8.0+
Business Model
FreeHeader and Footer Scripts
Post Type SwitcherFree
Latest Version
2.4.2Header and Footer Scripts
Post Type Switcher4.0.1

Rating Breakdown

Header and Footer Scripts

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

Post Type Switcher

4.7/5(253 reviews)
5
92%
4
0%
3
1%
2
1%
1
5%

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

Post Type Switcher Reviews

by rmschwartz

Saves Me Big Trouble

The WordPress Dashboard is busy, and I don’t always pay attention to whether I’m working on pages or posts. When I goof up, I can fix the problem instantaneously. With out it — well — life is not so g

by holafreak

Great plugin

I’ve used this plugin for a while now and it’s amazing. Saves me a ton of time and is simply straightforward.

by Roice

Thanks so much – that really saved me!

It does exactly what it’s supposed to. Thanks a lot!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Header and Footer Scripts or Post Type Switcher more popular?
Header and Footer Scripts has 200K+ active installations while Post Type Switcher has 200K+. Post Type Switcher is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Header and Footer Scripts or Post Type Switcher?
Header and Footer Scripts has a 4.6/5 rating from 58 reviews, while Post Type Switcher has a 4.7/5 rating from 253 reviews.
Are Header and Footer Scripts and Post Type Switcher free?
Header and Footer Scripts is free and Post Type Switcher is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Header and Footer Scripts or Post Type Switcher?
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 Post Type Switcher was last updated 1 week ago.

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