# 4WP Advanced Code

> 4WP Advanced Code has <10 active installs and 68 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 49/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** 4WP Advanced Code works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.

**Enhanced Code block for Gutenberg with syntax highlighting, copy and share controls, and optional SoftwareSourceCode JSON-LD.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 284
- **Downloads (30 days):** 68 (+44.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 49/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.0.1
- **Last updated:** Jun 18, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.7
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.4+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** 4WP.dev (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/4wpdev/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/4wp-advanced-code/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [code](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/code/) | >100 | 228 |
| [developer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/developer/) | >100 | 141 |
| [gutenberg](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/gutenberg/) | >100 | 1,318 |
| [JSON-LD](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/json-ld/) | >100 | 153 |
| [syntax highlighting](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/syntax-highlighting/) | #27 | 32 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| code | >100 | 10,000 |
| developer | >100 | 10,000 |
| gutenberg | >100 | 7,988 |
| JSON-LD | >100 | 1,317 |
| syntax highlighting | >100 | 354 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WPCode – Insert Headers and Footers + Custom Code Snippets – WordPress Code Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/insert-headers-and-footers/) | 3M+ | 4.9/5 (1,907) | Oct 8, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 2 | [Code Snippets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/code-snippets/) | 1M+ | 4.7/5 (509) | Oct 12, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 3 | [Head & Footer Code](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/head-footer-code/) | 100K+ | 5/5 (51) | Aug 31, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 4 | [Simple Custom CSS Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-custom-css/) | 100K+ | 4.7/5 (159) | Mar 11, 2025 | 51/100 |
| 5 | [Shortcoder — Create Shortcodes for Anything](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/shortcoder/) | 100K+ | 4.9/5 (227) | Sep 14, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 6 | [Scripts n Styles](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/scripts-n-styles/) | 30K+ | 4.4/5 (30) | Jun 6, 2023 | 45/100 |
| 7 | [SyntaxHighlighter Evolved](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/syntaxhighlighter/) | 20K+ | 4.3/5 (86) | Mar 3, 2025 | 51/100 |
| 8 | [Code Embed](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-embed-code/) | 10K+ | 4.4/5 (45) | Aug 21, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 9 | [WP Coder – Insert & Manage Code Snippets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-coder/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (32) | Oct 2, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 10 | [Advance Custom HTML – Show Off Code Snippets with Live Preview](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advance-custom-html/) | 10K+ | 2.5/5 (4) | Oct 1, 2026 | 73/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is 4WP Advanced Code free?
Yes. 4WP Advanced Code is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is 4WP Advanced Code safe to use in 2026?
4WP Advanced Code works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use 4WP Advanced Code?
4WP Advanced Code is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 284 times since it launched in June 2026. It was downloaded 68 times in the last 30 days.

### Does 4WP Advanced Code work with WordPress 7.1?
4WP Advanced Code is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.7, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does 4WP Advanced Code need?
4WP Advanced Code requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was 4WP Advanced Code last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on June 18, 2026 (4 months ago).

### Who makes 4WP Advanced Code?
4WP Advanced Code is developed and maintained by 4WP.dev.

### What are the best alternatives to 4WP Advanced Code?
The most popular alternatives to 4WP Advanced Code are WPCode (3M+ installs), Code Snippets (1M+ installs) and Head & Footer Code (100K+ installs).


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