WPCode – Insert Headers and Footers +… vs Speed Up – Browser Caching (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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Speed Up – Browser Caching

Speed Up – Browser Caching

5(7)

700 active installs

Free

Updated 2 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Speed Up – Browser Caching has a higher user rating (5/5 from 7 reviews) while WPCode – Insert Headers and Footers +… leads in active installations (3.0M+ vs 700). Both are free WordPress plugins. WPCode – Insert Headers and Footers +… has accumulated 84M+ total downloads while Speed Up – Browser Caching has 30K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5WPCode – Insert Headers and Footers +…
Speed Up – Browser Caching5/5
Total Reviews
1,775WPCode – Insert Headers and Footers +…
Speed Up – Browser Caching7
Active Installs
3.0M+WPCode – Insert Headers and Footers +…
Speed Up – Browser Caching700
Total Downloads
84M+WPCode – Insert Headers and Footers +…
Speed Up – Browser Caching30K+
Support Resolution
100%WPCode – Insert Headers and Footers +…
Speed Up – Browser CachingN/A
Last Updated
2 weeks agoWPCode – Insert Headers and Footers +…
Speed Up – Browser Caching2 years ago
First Released
2012WPCode – Insert Headers and Footers +…
Speed Up – Browser Caching2016
Age
14 yearsWPCode – Insert Headers and Footers +…
Speed Up – Browser Caching10 years
WP Requires
5.0+WPCode – Insert Headers and Footers +…
Speed Up – Browser Caching3.5+
PHP Requires
7.0+WPCode – Insert Headers and Footers +…
Speed Up – Browser Cachingfalse+
Business Model
FreeWPCode – Insert Headers and Footers +…
Speed Up – Browser CachingFree
Latest Version
2.3.5WPCode – Insert Headers and Footers +…
Speed Up – Browser Caching1.0.11

Rating Breakdown

WPCode – Insert Headers and Footers +…

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

Speed Up – Browser Caching

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!

Speed Up – Browser Caching Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WPCode – Insert Headers and Footers +… or Speed Up – Browser Caching more popular?
WPCode – Insert Headers and Footers +… has 3.0M+ active installations while Speed Up – Browser Caching has 700. 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 Speed Up – Browser Caching?
WPCode – Insert Headers and Footers +… has a 4.9/5 rating from 1,775 reviews, while Speed Up – Browser Caching has a 5/5 rating from 7 reviews.
Are WPCode – Insert Headers and Footers +… and Speed Up – Browser Caching free?
WPCode – Insert Headers and Footers +… is free and Speed Up – Browser Caching is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WPCode – Insert Headers and Footers +… or Speed Up – Browser Caching?
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 Speed Up – Browser Caching was last updated 2 years ago.

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