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Header and Footer Scripts vs WP Emmet (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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WP Emmet

WP Emmet

5(10)

3.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 11 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, WP Emmet has a higher user rating (5/5 from 10 reviews) while Header and Footer Scripts leads in active installations (200K+ vs 3.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Header and Footer Scripts has accumulated 1.6M+ total downloads while WP Emmet has 20K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.6/5Header and Footer Scripts
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WP Emmet5/5
Total Reviews
58Header and Footer Scripts
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WP Emmet10
Active Installs
200K+Header and Footer Scripts
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WP Emmet3.0K+
Total Downloads
1.6M+Header and Footer Scripts
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WP Emmet20K+
Support Resolution
N/AHeader and Footer Scripts
WP EmmetN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoHeader and Footer Scripts
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WP Emmet11 years ago
First Released
2014Header and Footer Scripts
WP Emmet2013
Age
12 yearsHeader and Footer Scripts
WP Emmet13 years
WP Requires
4.6+Header and Footer Scripts
WP Emmet4.0+
PHP Requires
5.6+Header and Footer Scripts
WP Emmetfalse+
Business Model
FreeHeader and Footer Scripts
WP EmmetFree
Latest Version
2.4.2Header and Footer Scripts
WP Emmet0.3.4

Rating Breakdown

Header and Footer Scripts

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

WP Emmet

5/5(10 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

WP Emmet Reviews

by turnabout_badger

Works

Five stars because it works as expected. BUT, it would be extra-nice if there was syntax highlighting. The pure black code on a white background gives me a headache, and unfortunately this plugin does

by webtechmike

Quick easy

I had to say thanks for this awesome time saver.

by positronium

It works as expected

Just works.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Header and Footer Scripts or WP Emmet more popular?
Header and Footer Scripts has 200K+ active installations while WP Emmet has 3.0K+. Header and Footer Scripts is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Header and Footer Scripts or WP Emmet?
Header and Footer Scripts has a 4.6/5 rating from 58 reviews, while WP Emmet has a 5/5 rating from 10 reviews.
Are Header and Footer Scripts and WP Emmet free?
Header and Footer Scripts is free and WP Emmet is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Header and Footer Scripts or WP Emmet?
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 WP Emmet was last updated 11 years ago.

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