How Head & Footer Code Affects Your WordPress Speed

C+

Estimated Speed Score

+-4 ms

TTFB Impact

+0 MB

Memory Impact

DB Queries

Low impact

Plugin Overview

Active Installs100K+

Rating5/5 (52)

Tested Up ToWP 6.9.1

Requires PHP5.5+

Last UpdatedDec 1, 2025

Downloads2.1M+

AuthorAleksandar Urošević

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Performance Analysis

Performance Impact

Head & Footer Code receives an estimated speed score of C+. Our real benchmark tests measured the following impact when activating this plugin:

TTFB impact: +-4 ms
Memory impact: +0.0 MB
Additional DB queries: +3

Overall activation impact: low. This plugin adds minimal overhead to your WordPress site.

Maintenance Status

Last updated: 2025-12-01. Requires PHP 5.5+. Trusted by 100K+ active installations.

Benchmark data measured in an isolated Docker environment (WordPress 6.8, PHP 8.3, GeneratePress). See our full methodology.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Head & Footer Code slow down WordPress?

Head & Footer Code has an estimated speed score of C+. It has a moderate impact. Monitor your site speed after installation.

Is Head & Footer Code still maintained?

Head & Footer Code was last updated on 2025-12-01. It has 100K+ active installations, indicating it is actively maintained and widely trusted.

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