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Head & Footer Code vs WP_CodeShield
At a glance
- Head & Footer Code has more active installs: 100K+, against 20+ for WP_CodeShield.
- On a typical day, Head & Footer Code is downloaded about 608 times, WP_CodeShield about 2.
- WP_CodeShield has no reviews yet.
- Head & Footer Code was updated more recently: Aug 31, 2026, against Feb 4, 2008 for WP_CodeShield.
- Head & Footer Code is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 2.3.1 for WP_CodeShield.
- WP_CodeShield has been around longer: since 2008, against 2015 for Head & Footer Code.
Line by line
Head & Footer Code leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Head & Footer Code |  WP_CodeShield |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #306 | #27,807 |
| Active installs | 100K+ | 20+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 17.9K | 40 |
| Rating | 5.0(51) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 2.3.1 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.15 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 19 years ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 | – |
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