WordPress plugin comparison
Code Engine vs Head & Footer Code
At a glance
- Head & Footer Code has more active installs: 100K+, against 800+ for Code Engine.
- On a typical day, Head & Footer Code is downloaded about 608 times, Code Engine about 58.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- Code Engine was updated more recently: Oct 25, 2026, against Aug 31, 2026 for Head & Footer Code.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Head & Footer Code has been around longer: since 2015, against 2024 for Code Engine.
Line by line
Head & Footer Code leads on 4 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Code Engine |  Head & Footer Code |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #7,314 | #306 |
| Active installs | 800+ | 100K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 1.7K | 17.9K |
| Rating | 5.0(9) | 5.0(51) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 0% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.61 | ×1.15 |
| Last release | 14 days ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 8.1 | 5.6 |
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