WordPress plugin comparison
Burst Statistics vs Simple Header and Footer
Burst Statistics
by Burst Statistics B.V.
200K+ installs4.9
Simple Header and Footer
by Alberto Reineri
70+ installs5.0
At a glance
- Burst Statistics has more active installs: 200K+, against 70+ for Simple Header and Footer.
- On a typical day, Burst Statistics is downloaded about 4,048 times, Simple Header and Footer about 6.
- Simple Header and Footer is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review, against 4.9 from 188 reviews.
- Burst Statistics was updated more recently: Oct 29, 2026, against Sep 24, 2026 for Simple Header and Footer.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Burst Statistics has been around longer: since 2022, against 2024 for Simple Header and Footer.
Line by line
Burst Statistics leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric | Burst Statistics | Simple Header and Footer |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #221 | #18,757 |
| Active installs | 200K+ | 70+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 276.8K | 154 |
| Rating | 4.9(188) | 5.0(1) |
| Support threads resolved | 90% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×3.46 | ×0.35 |
| Last release | 12 days ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | 8.0 | 7.4 |
From WordPress.org's public data, refreshed every night. Downloads are WordPress.org's official daily figures for the last 30 days.
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