Description
An essential WordPress plugin to easily insert scripts and styles (like Google Analytics, CSS, etc.) into your website’s header and footer.
Looking for a way to add Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, or custom tracking code to your website’s header or footer?
Header and Footer Scripts is a simple yet powerful plugin that lets you inject code—such as Google Analytics, custom CSS, Facebook Pixel, and chat widgets—directly into your site’s header (<head>) or footer.
No bloat, no ads. This lightweight plugin simply does what it says: inserts code into your header and footer efficiently.
All you have to do is add the appropriate HTML code.
Don’t forget to wrap your code with proper tags.
<script type="text/javascript">
YOUR JS CODE HERE
</script>
Or for CSS:
<style type="text/css">
YOUR CSS CODE HERE
</style>
Why use this plugin:
- Insert scripts globally into the header and footer of your entire website.
- Supports all script types including HTML, JavaScript, and CSS.
- Add specific scripts to the header of individual posts or pages.
- To insert code to Custom Post Type [New Feature].
The plugin should be compatible with WooCommerce.
What it does not offer
- You can’t insert/execute PHP codes.
Almost all WordPress themes support this « Header and Footer Scripts » plugin. If the codes are not appearing in your site [ask for support] or look at your theme file if they have standard wp_head and wp_footer hooks.
Liens importants
For further information you are welcomed to follow these links:
Captures d’écrans
Access this page from Dashboard --> Settings --> Header and Footer Scripts
This box will appear below the compose box on posts and pages. If not please refer to [our docs][4] if it’s not there.
Installation
There is nothing special about installation of this plugin. It is as simple as uploading the plugin files to your plugins directory.
Upload the plugin to /wp-content/plugins and activate. OR Search « Header and Footer Scripts » from WP Dashbard --> Plugins --> Add New then hit Install and then activate.
Once the plugin is activated you will see « Header and Footer Scripts » menu item under settings of WordPress dashboard. Also a meta box on Post and Page edit page.
FAQ
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Q. How could I access support and troubleshoot problem?
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A. I couldn’t handle wp.org forums on regular basis. You are suggested to visit GitHub Wiki for more updated plugin documentation and troubleshoot your problem.
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Q: Is there any paid version of the plugin available?
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A. Nope, There is none. If you need more feature send us feedback or feature request.
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Journal des modifications
2.4.2
- Fix: Resolved critical issue where scripts added to per-post meta box were not saving.
- Fix: Corrected CodeMirror editor rendering (borders, height) and gutter visibility (line numbers) in meta box.
- Improvement: Updated English copy throughout the plugin for better clarity and professionalism.
- New: Added Hindi (hi_IN) translation.
- New: Included language template (.pot) and translation files.
2.4.1
- New Feature: Added « Clean on Uninstall » option to allow users to remove all data upon deletion.
- Fix: Resolved issue where sidebar was not loading on settings page due to deprecated constant.
- Improvement: Enhanced WPCS compliance with comprehensive DocBlocks and formatting fixes.
- Improvement: Added strict sanitization to settings authentication to resolve Plugin Check warnings.
2.4.0
- Internal: Refactored codebase to « Jamify HFS » naming standards (
jamify_hfs_prefix) while maintaining full backward compatibility. - New Feature: Added support for wp_body_open hook to insert scripts immediately after body tag.
- New Feature: Added Syntax Highlighting for script editors in settings page.
- Improvement: Modernized permission system to use ‘unfiltered_html’ capability.
- Improvement: Added settings to allow Authors and Contributors to add scripts.
- Improvement: Added admin notice for backward compatibility migration.
2.3.1
- Security: Hardened nonce implementation with static action names.
- Security: Added strict sanitization for access level settings.
- Security: Improved input validation with isset() checks and wp_unslash().
- Security: Replaced FILE menu slug to prevent path exposure.
- Security: Added security warning for privilege delegation.
- New: Added uninstall.php for clean database removal.
- Fix: Added proper ABSPATH checks to all files.
- Improvement: Added phpcs:ignore comments for intentional raw output.
2.3.0
- Fix: Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
- New Feature: Add minimum capability required to add scripts to posts.
2.2.1
- Updated readme.txt.
2.2.0
- New feature: Now set priority to sitewide script.
- Fix: Monoscript font for text area.
- Improved readme.txt.
- Reverted to PHP v5.6 as many people can’t move to latest one.
2.1.1
- Fixed a bug causing singular post type scripts to appear in archives.
- Compatibility checked upto WordPress 5.2.2
- Now require PHP v7.0 at least.
2.1.0
- Support to Custom Post Type (CPT).
- Improved ReadMe
2.0.1
- Uniform Coding style.
- Improved Translatable strings.
- Fixed Links
- Code Cleanup
2.0.0
- Visual Improvements.
- better directory structure.
1.3.4
- Fixed variable undefined notice
1.3.3
- Started using PHP5 style construct
1.3.2
- Fixed https issue
1.1.0
- Made for official WordPress Repo.
- Added Single post Header script metabox
- Minor Bug Fixes
1.0.0
- Initial Public Release