Header Code
v1.2by Gaiaz Iusipov · updated 2 years ago
Simplest plugin that injects any code into wp_head().
- Rank
- #15,074
- Up25 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 138
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 5.9K
- 5,882 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Header Code at a glance
Header Code is a WordPress plugin by Gaiaz Iusipov with 100+ active installs, the #15,074 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, 13% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.2 came out on Sep 26, 2024, more than 2 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.6.11. It leads the 6 plugins tagged “inject”. It was first released in 2015.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats106 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Header Code |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 138 · -6.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 138 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 137 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 138 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 137 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 138 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 138 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 139 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 139 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 138 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 138 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 138 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 147 |
Rank over time
#15,074 · down 45 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #15,074 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #15,099 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #15,110 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #15,047 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #15,090 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #15,065 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #15,055 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #15,004 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #15,011 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #15,061 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #15,061 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #15,085 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #15,029 |
Growth %
Average -0.53% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.73% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.36% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.73% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -0.72% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.72% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.72% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -6.12% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 100+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #15085 → #15047
- Tested up to 6.6.10 → 6.6.11
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.286%
- v1.014%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.2
- Requires WordPress
- 4.0
- Tested up to
- 6.6.11
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Oct 20, 2015
- Last updated
- Sep 26, 2024
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Header Code
How many websites use Header Code?
Header Code is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #15,074 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Header Code been downloaded?
5,882 times in total since 2015. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats
When was Header Code last updated?
Version 1.2 came out on Sep 26, 2024 (2 years ago).
Is Header Code compatible with the latest WordPress?
Header Code’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.6.11, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Header Code still maintained?
Its last release was 2 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Header Code have?
No one has reviewed Header Code on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Header Code?
The plugins most like Header Code, by the tags they share, are WPCode (3M+), Code Snippets (1M+) and Header Footer Code Manager (600K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 138 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 5.9K |
| Author | Gaiaz Iusipov |
| First released | Oct 20, 2015 |
| Version | 1.2 |
| Requires WP | 4.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Sep 26, 2024 |
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