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Header and Footer Scripts vs Social Media with defered Javascript (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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Social Media with defered Javascript

Social Media with defered Javascript

5(3)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 13 years ago
View Social Media with defered Javascript

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Social Media with defered Javascript has a higher user rating (5/5 from 3 reviews) while Header and Footer Scripts leads in active installations (200K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Header and Footer Scripts has accumulated 1.6M+ total downloads while Social Media with defered Javascript has 6.9K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.6/5Header and Footer Scripts
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Social Media with defered Javascript5/5
Total Reviews
58Header and Footer Scripts
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Social Media with defered Javascript3
Active Installs
200K+Header and Footer Scripts
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Social Media with defered Javascript10
Total Downloads
1.6M+Header and Footer Scripts
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Social Media with defered Javascript6.9K+
Support Resolution
N/AHeader and Footer Scripts
Social Media with defered JavascriptN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoHeader and Footer Scripts
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Social Media with defered Javascript13 years ago
First Released
2014Header and Footer Scripts
Social Media with defered Javascript2012
Age
12 yearsHeader and Footer Scripts
Social Media with defered Javascript14 years
WP Requires
4.6+Header and Footer Scripts
Social Media with defered Javascript3.0+
PHP Requires
5.6+Header and Footer Scripts
Social Media with defered Javascriptfalse+
Business Model
FreeHeader and Footer Scripts
Social Media with defered JavascriptFree
Latest Version
2.4.2Header and Footer Scripts
Social Media with defered Javascript1.0.0.3

Rating Breakdown

Header and Footer Scripts

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

Social Media with defered Javascript

5/5(3 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

Social Media with defered Javascript Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Header and Footer Scripts or Social Media with defered Javascript more popular?
Header and Footer Scripts has 200K+ active installations while Social Media with defered Javascript has 10. Header and Footer Scripts is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Header and Footer Scripts or Social Media with defered Javascript?
Header and Footer Scripts has a 4.6/5 rating from 58 reviews, while Social Media with defered Javascript has a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews.
Are Header and Footer Scripts and Social Media with defered Javascript free?
Header and Footer Scripts is free and Social Media with defered Javascript is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Header and Footer Scripts or Social Media with defered Javascript?
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 Social Media with defered Javascript was last updated 13 years ago.

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