WordPress plugin comparison
Kevin's Plugin vs Simple Header and Footer
At a glance
- Simple Header and Footer has more active installs: 70+, against 40+ for Kevin's Plugin.
- On a typical day, Kevin's Plugin is downloaded about 9 times, Simple Header and Footer about 6.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- Simple Header and Footer was updated more recently: Sep 24, 2026, against May 16, 2026 for Kevin's Plugin.
- Simple Header and Footer is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.8.12 for Kevin's Plugin.
- Kevin's Plugin has been around longer: since 2012, against 2024 for Simple Header and Footer.
Line by line
Simple Header and Footer leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Kevin's Plugin |  Simple Header and Footer |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #22,121 | #18,764 |
| Active installs | 40+ | 70+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 197 | 158 |
| Rating | 5.0(2) | 5.0(1) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 6.8.12 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.23 | ×0.35 |
| Last release | 5 months ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 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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