# Admin Code Search

> Admin Code Search has 50+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 143 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 60/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Admin Code Search works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 50+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.

**Admin Code Search is a lightweight developer tool that lets you search code directly from the WordPress admin area — no FTP or terminal access required.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 50+
- **Total downloads:** 1,094
- **Downloads (30 days):** 143 (+30% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 60/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.2.2
- **Last updated:** Jun 22, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.6
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.0+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** marbak (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/marbak/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/admin-code-search/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [code search](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/code-search/) | #2 | 3 |
| [debugging](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/debugging/) | #23 | 100 |
| [developer-tools](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/developer-tools/) | #9 | 84 |
| [search plugins](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/search-plugins/) | #1 | 1 |
| [search themes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/search-themes/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| code search | #27 | 10,000 |
| debugging | #91 | 1,637 |
| developer-tools | >100 | 4,805 |
| search plugins | >100 | 10,000 |
| search themes | #66 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.2: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [SniffPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sniffpress/) | 70+ | 5/5 (1) | Jul 19, 2026 | 59/100 |
| 3 | [Holyprof Source Locator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/holyprof-source-locator/) | <10 | — | Apr 30, 2026 | 42/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Admin Code Search free?
Yes. Admin Code Search is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Admin Code Search safe to use in 2026?
Admin Code Search works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 50+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Admin Code Search?
Admin Code Search is active on 50+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,094 times since it launched in March 2026. It was downloaded 143 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Admin Code Search work with WordPress 7.1?
Admin Code Search is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.6, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

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

### When was Admin Code Search last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.2, was released on June 22, 2026 (4 months ago).

### Who makes Admin Code Search?
Admin Code Search is developed and maintained by marbak.

### What are the best alternatives to Admin Code Search?
The most popular alternatives to Admin Code Search are SniffPress (70+ installs) and Holyprof Source Locator (<10 installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/admin-code-search/ · Generated 2026-10-06 03:01 UTC by PageForge