Best insert javascript plugins for WordPress
The most popular insert javascript plugins for WordPress in November 2026, in WordPress.org’s own popular order, which follows active installs. CM Header and Footer leads with 1K+ active installs, ahead of Insert Code by Angie Makes (800+) and Insert Adsense Auto Ads (90+). All 4 plugins tagged “insert javascript” are below, with figures from WordPress.org that update every day.
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Top 4 insert javascript plugins
- 1.
CM Header and FooterThe most installed insert javascript plugin, with 1K+ active installs. Only 2 reviews so far, updated 3 weeks ago.
- 2.Insert Code by Angie Makes
800+ active installs. Only 2 reviews so far, last updated 9 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 4.7.39.
- 3.
Insert Adsense Auto Ads90+ active installs. Only 1 review so far, last updated 7 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 5.1.28.
- 4.Custom Javascript Inserter
80+ active installs. Only 1 review so far, last updated 10 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 4.4.34.
All 4 plugins tagged “insert javascript”

CM Header and Footer
Up in the last 7 days:1#6,158by CreativeMindsSolutions26 days ago
Add custom CSS and JavaScript to headers and footers on your site with the header and footer plugin for enhanced control and design.
- Installs
- 1K+
- Rating
- 5.0(2)
- Downloads
- 27/day
Insert Code by Angie Makes
Down in the last 7 days:2#7,328by Chris Baldelomar9 years ago
Easily insert HTML, Javascript, CSS, into the head and footer areas of your site.
- Installs
- 800+
- Rating
- 5.0(2)
- Downloads
- 11/day

Insert Adsense Auto Ads
Up in the last 7 days:47#16,903by topplugins7 years ago
Easily add your Adsense Auto Ads (or any other javascript code) to the WordPress header section.
- Installs
- 90+
- Rating
- 5.0(1)
- Downloads
- 0/day
Custom Javascript Inserter
Down in the last 7 days:185#17,763by Ray Waheed10 years ago
Simple and lightweight plugin for inserting custom javascript code for specific posts or pages.
- Installs
- 80+
- Rating
- 5.0(1)
- Downloads
- 0/day