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Custom Header Footer Scripts for Customizer

Add custom script to header and footer through WordPress Customizer. Edit your scripts with CodeMirror editor within Customizer.

By Rupok·Codemirror·Free
5(2 reviews)
·2.0K+ active installs·Updated 2 years ago
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As of April 2026, Custom Header Footer Scripts for Customizer is a WordPress Codemirror plugin with 2.0K+ active installations and a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews. It has been downloaded 25K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 4.0+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2017. Last updated 2 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Downloads are down 24% this week. Top alternative: HTML Editor Syntax Highlighter.

5/52 reviews
2.0K+active installs
25K+total downloads
9 yearssince 2017

Overview

Add custom script to header and footer through WordPress Customizer. Edit your scripts with CodeMirror editor within Customizer. You can place any custom JavaScript, Google Analytics or embed script. Extremely helpful if you need to place any custom javascript or jQuery code to header or footer. This plugin gives you the ability to place different scripts to header or footer separately. Uses Customizer so you can edit the code live and see the changes on the fly.

Features:

  • CodeMirror Editor
  • Ability to add custom scripts to wp header.
  • Ability to add custom scripts to wp footer.
  • Ability to add multiple scripts.
  • Ability to add Google Alalytics code.
  • Ability to add any embed code.

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Ratings & Reviews

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Recent Reviews

Minimal, plug-and-play plugin that simply does what it says
by thaikolja·1 year ago

The Custom Header Footer Scripts for Customizer plugin is an absolute gem in the world of WordPress! It does exactly what it promises—no extra fluff or hidden fees, just straightforward functionality. You get “Header Scripts” and “Footer Scripts” sections added right into the Customizer, complete with live updates.

It integrates smoothly into WordPress, making it feel like a core feature rather than an add-on. You won’t find yourself sifting through complicated menus or tutorials; it’s all pretty intuitive. If you’ve ever struggled with monstrous plugins, this one will feel like a sweet relief.

Kudos to the developers for hitting the nail on the head! It’s such a handy tool, and it feels great knowing there’s a straightforward solution out there that doesn’t come with a side of stress. Highly recommend giving this little treasure a go!

An easy way to add script
by Nelmedia·7 years ago

This plugin allows you to have everything at the same place: theme customization, CSS (since few WP versions) and now JavaScript (for header or footer).

If your theme’s options are done with the Customizer, this is the easiest option (ex: Astra, GeneratePress, OceanWP, and many many more)…

Download Trends

Today: 4Yesterday: 2This week: 19Period total: 1K

Compatibility

WordPress4.0+ requiredTested up to 6.3.8
PHPfalse+ required

Version Adoption

v1.1
100.0%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Changelog

1.1.1

  • Updated compatibility for WordPress 6 and PHP 8
View full changelog on WordPress.org

Contributors

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Plugin Info
Version
1.1.1
Last Updated
Aug 20, 2023
WP Requires
4.0+
Tested Up To
6.3.8
PHP Requires
false+
Active Installs
2.0K+
Downloads
25K+
Added
Nov 4, 2017
Business
Free

Tags

codemirrorcustom scriptcustom javascriptcustomizer scriptheader footer script

Developer

R
Rupok
3 plugins0.0M+ total installs
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