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Insert Html Snippet vs CM Header and Footer – Add custom… (2026)

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

Insert Html Snippet

Insert Html Snippet

4.9(235)

20K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 weeks ago
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CM Header and Footer – Add custom…

CM Header and Footer – Add custom…

5(2)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 months ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, CM Header and Footer – Add custom… has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) while Insert Html Snippet leads in active installations (20K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Insert Html Snippet has accumulated 660K+ total downloads while CM Header and Footer – Add custom… has 44K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Insert Html Snippet
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CM Header and Footer – Add custom…5/5
Total Reviews
235Insert Html Snippet
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CM Header and Footer – Add custom…2
Active Installs
20K+Insert Html Snippet
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CM Header and Footer – Add custom…1.0K+
Total Downloads
660K+Insert Html Snippet
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CM Header and Footer – Add custom…44K+
Support Resolution
N/AInsert Html Snippet
CM Header and Footer – Add custom…N/A
Last Updated
2 weeks agoInsert Html Snippet
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CM Header and Footer – Add custom…2 months ago
First Released
2012Insert Html Snippet
CM Header and Footer – Add custom…2015
Age
14 yearsInsert Html Snippet
CM Header and Footer – Add custom…11 years
WP Requires
5.0+Insert Html Snippet
CM Header and Footer – Add custom…5.4.0+
PHP Requires
false+Insert Html Snippet
CM Header and Footer – Add custom…5.2.4+
Business Model
FreeInsert Html Snippet
CM Header and Footer – Add custom…Free
Latest Version
1.4.4Insert Html Snippet
CM Header and Footer – Add custom…1.3.0

Rating Breakdown

Insert Html Snippet

4.9/5(235 reviews)
5
96%
4
2%
3
0%
2
1%
1
0%

CM Header and Footer – Add custom…

5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Insert Html Snippet Reviews

by notice01w

Great plugin

very fast reliable plugin thank you!

by atighe

This plugin saves me time

I use this plugin to display dates on my site. It allows me to update them in one place and use them in multiple areas. It’s terrific

by danielhherman

Recommended banget, bro!

mudah digunakan dan praktis.

CM Header and Footer – Add custom… Reviews

by Eefje321

Excellent!

Just what I was looking for.

by admintg

Excelent

I´d installed CM Header & Footer Script Loader recently because I changed my wordpress theme and needed a way to insert a <script> before </body>. First I tried to insert this with a php function and

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Insert Html Snippet or CM Header and Footer – Add custom… more popular?
Insert Html Snippet has 20K+ active installations while CM Header and Footer – Add custom… has 1.0K+. Insert Html Snippet is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Insert Html Snippet or CM Header and Footer – Add custom…?
Insert Html Snippet has a 4.9/5 rating from 235 reviews, while CM Header and Footer – Add custom… has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Insert Html Snippet and CM Header and Footer – Add custom… free?
Insert Html Snippet is free and CM Header and Footer – Add custom… is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Insert Html Snippet or CM Header and Footer – Add custom…?
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?
Insert Html Snippet was last updated 2 weeks ago and CM Header and Footer – Add custom… was last updated 2 months ago.

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