Header Footer Builder is a free WordPress plugin that lets you create unlimited custom header and footer templates and control exactly where each one appears — down to a specific page, post type, WooCommerce page, archive, or 404.

If you have ever needed a different header on your homepage, a simplified header on the WooCommerce checkout page, or a header-free landing page, this plugin gives you that control through a simple but powerful display conditions system — without touching a single line of code.

Why Header Footer Builder?

Most header and footer plugins let you swap out your theme’s default header and footer, but they treat your entire site as one. Header Footer Builder gives every template its own display conditions — include rules and exclude rules — so you can show a completely different header or footer on every section of your WordPress site.

Unlimited templates — no cap on the number of header or footer templates you create
Any page builder — works with the WordPress block editor (Gutenberg), Elementor, and any builder that supports custom post types
Target any page type — front page, blog index, specific pages or posts, WooCommerce pages, archives, 404, and more
Include and exclude rules — include a template sitewide and exclude it from specific pages
Priority-based matching — the most specific rule always wins automatically

Display Conditions: Show the Right Header on the Right Page

Every header and footer template has its own conditions panel. You can assign a template to appear on:

Entire site — use as a sitewide default header or footer
Front page and blog index page
Specific pages or posts — searched and selected by name in a live search field
All pages, all posts, or any custom post type
Category archives, tag archives, or all archive pages
Author archive pages
Search results pages
404 error pages
WooCommerce pages — shop, single product, cart, checkout, my account

Combine include rules with exclude rules to create precise targeting. For example: show a template on the entire site, but exclude it from the WooCommerce checkout page where you want a stripped-down header instead.

Priority-Based Template Matching

When more than one template could apply to the same page, Header Footer Builder uses a priority scoring system to automatically pick the best match:

Specific page or post target — highest priority
Post type (all pages, all posts, all products, etc.)
Archive or taxonomy rules
Sitewide catch-all — lowest priority

A dedicated WooCommerce checkout header will always take priority over the sitewide default. No manual sorting, no conflicts.

Compatible With Popular Page Builders and Themes

Design your header and footer content using the editor you already use:

Gutenberg (WordPress block editor) — supported out of the box
Elementor — supported via post type support
Any other page builder that works with WordPress custom post types

Tested and compatible with popular WordPress themes including Astra, GeneratePress, OceanWP, Kadence, and Hello Elementor.

Lightweight and Developer Friendly

No external dependencies — no bloated frameworks or third-party scripts
Single efficient database query per page load for template matching
Clean OOP PHP with PSR-style autoloading
React-based admin dashboard powered by the WordPress REST API
Fully hookable conditions matching logic

Use Cases

Landing pages — remove the header and footer entirely for a distraction-free layout
WooCommerce stores — show a minimal, focused header on cart and checkout pages
Blogs — unique header for each category archive
Membership sites — display different navigation for different sections
Multi-brand sites — different header branding per section of the site

Header Footer Builder – Custom Header and Footer for WordPress