WPCode – Insert Headers and Footers +… vs PHP Vitals (2026)

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

WPCode – Insert Headers and Footers +…

WPCode – Insert Headers and Footers +…

4.9(1,775)

3.0M+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 weeks ago
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PHP Vitals

PHP Vitals

5(1)

400 active installs

Free

Updated 7 months ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, PHP Vitals has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while WPCode – Insert Headers and Footers +… leads in active installations (3.0M+ vs 400). Both are free WordPress plugins. WPCode – Insert Headers and Footers +… has accumulated 84M+ total downloads while PHP Vitals has 3.1K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5WPCode – Insert Headers and Footers +…
PHP Vitals5/5
Total Reviews
1,775WPCode – Insert Headers and Footers +…
PHP Vitals1
Active Installs
3.0M+WPCode – Insert Headers and Footers +…
PHP Vitals400
Total Downloads
84M+WPCode – Insert Headers and Footers +…
PHP Vitals3.1K+
Support Resolution
100%WPCode – Insert Headers and Footers +…
PHP VitalsN/A
Last Updated
2 weeks agoWPCode – Insert Headers and Footers +…
PHP Vitals7 months ago
First Released
2012WPCode – Insert Headers and Footers +…
PHP Vitals2025
Age
14 yearsWPCode – Insert Headers and Footers +…
PHP Vitals1 year
WP Requires
5.0+WPCode – Insert Headers and Footers +…
PHP Vitals6.2+
PHP Requires
7.0+WPCode – Insert Headers and Footers +…
PHP Vitals7.0+
Business Model
FreeWPCode – Insert Headers and Footers +…
PHP VitalsFree
Latest Version
2.3.5WPCode – Insert Headers and Footers +…
PHP Vitals1.2.1

Rating Breakdown

WPCode – Insert Headers and Footers +…

4.9/5(1,775 reviews)
5
96%
4
1%
3
0%
2
1%
1
2%

PHP Vitals

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

Recent Reviews

WPCode – Insert Headers and Footers +… Reviews

by caitlin33

Handy Code Helper

WPCode made it easy for me to add code without touching theme files. Very simple to use and worked fine for most things. Just felt a bit confused in some parts at first—4 star.

by beka99

Very good plugin

This is a very good plugin. Easy to use and great for adding extra code to the website.

by hjmoulton

Simple and It Works

Easy to install, simple to use, and it works. Great plugin!

PHP Vitals Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WPCode – Insert Headers and Footers +… or PHP Vitals more popular?
WPCode – Insert Headers and Footers +… has 3.0M+ active installations while PHP Vitals has 400. WPCode – Insert Headers and Footers +… is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WPCode – Insert Headers and Footers +… or PHP Vitals?
WPCode – Insert Headers and Footers +… has a 4.9/5 rating from 1,775 reviews, while PHP Vitals has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are WPCode – Insert Headers and Footers +… and PHP Vitals free?
WPCode – Insert Headers and Footers +… is free and PHP Vitals is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WPCode – Insert Headers and Footers +… or PHP Vitals?
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?
WPCode – Insert Headers and Footers +… was last updated 2 weeks ago and PHP Vitals was last updated 7 months ago.

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