WPCode – Insert Headers and Footers +… vs Simple Google Analytics by ST (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
View WPCode – Insert Headers and Footers +…
VS
Simple Google Analytics by ST

Simple Google Analytics by ST

5(7)

0 active installs

Free

Updated 7 years ago
View Simple Google Analytics by ST

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Simple Google Analytics by ST has a higher user rating (5/5 from 7 reviews) while WPCode – Insert Headers and Footers +… leads in active installations (3.0M+ vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. WPCode – Insert Headers and Footers +… has accumulated 84M+ total downloads while Simple Google Analytics by ST has 1.2K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5WPCode – Insert Headers and Footers +…
Simple Google Analytics by ST5/5
Total Reviews
1,775WPCode – Insert Headers and Footers +…
Simple Google Analytics by ST7
Active Installs
3.0M+WPCode – Insert Headers and Footers +…
Simple Google Analytics by ST0
Total Downloads
84M+WPCode – Insert Headers and Footers +…
Simple Google Analytics by ST1.2K+
Support Resolution
100%WPCode – Insert Headers and Footers +…
Simple Google Analytics by STN/A
Last Updated
2 weeks agoWPCode – Insert Headers and Footers +…
Simple Google Analytics by ST7 years ago
First Released
2012WPCode – Insert Headers and Footers +…
Simple Google Analytics by ST2019
Age
14 yearsWPCode – Insert Headers and Footers +…
Simple Google Analytics by ST7 years
WP Requires
5.0+WPCode – Insert Headers and Footers +…
Simple Google Analytics by ST4.0+
PHP Requires
7.0+WPCode – Insert Headers and Footers +…
Simple Google Analytics by ST5.6+
Business Model
FreeWPCode – Insert Headers and Footers +…
Simple Google Analytics by STFree
Latest Version
2.3.5WPCode – Insert Headers and Footers +…
Simple Google Analytics by ST1.0.3

Rating Breakdown

WPCode – Insert Headers and Footers +…

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

Simple Google Analytics by ST

5/5(7 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!

Simple Google Analytics by ST Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WPCode – Insert Headers and Footers +… or Simple Google Analytics by ST more popular?
WPCode – Insert Headers and Footers +… has 3.0M+ active installations while Simple Google Analytics by ST has 0. 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 Simple Google Analytics by ST?
WPCode – Insert Headers and Footers +… has a 4.9/5 rating from 1,775 reviews, while Simple Google Analytics by ST has a 5/5 rating from 7 reviews.
Are WPCode – Insert Headers and Footers +… and Simple Google Analytics by ST free?
WPCode – Insert Headers and Footers +… is free and Simple Google Analytics by ST is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WPCode – Insert Headers and Footers +… or Simple Google Analytics by ST?
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 Simple Google Analytics by ST was last updated 7 years ago.

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