# Better Code Editor

> Better Code Editor has 10+ active installs, a 4/5 rating from 3 reviews and 40 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 27/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Better Code Editor shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 27/100 on our health check.

**Make you WordPress code editor with “Better Code Editor”.Using this plugin you can modify your code editor.You can see line numbers,detect error in your codes.You can chose 28 different themes for your editor.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 3,945
- **Downloads (30 days):** 40 (-13% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4/5 from 3 reviews
- **Health score:** 27/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Feb 24, 2015
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.1.42
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.5+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Nazmul Hossain Nihal (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/nazmulhossainnihal/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/better-code-editor/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [code](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/code/) | >100 | 228 |
| [codes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/codes/) | #1 | 2 |
| [editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/editor/) | >100 | 584 |
| [plugin-editor.php](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/plugin-editor-php/) | #1 | 1 |
| [wp-admin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wp-admin/) | #30 | 75 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| code | >100 | 10,000 |
| codes | >100 | 10,000 |
| editor | >100 | 10,000 |
| plugin-editor.php | #17 | 24 |
| wp-admin | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## 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 (1,910) | Oct 8, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 2 | [Code Snippets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/code-snippets/) | 1M+ | 4.7/5 (509) | Oct 21, 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 17, 2026 | 73/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Better Code Editor safe to use in 2026?
Better Code Editor shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 27/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Better Code Editor?
Better Code Editor is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,945 times since it launched in February 2015. It was downloaded 40 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Better Code Editor work with WordPress 7.1?
Better Code Editor is officially tested up to WordPress 4.1.42, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Better Code Editor last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on February 24, 2015 (12 years ago).

### Who makes Better Code Editor?
Better Code Editor is developed and maintained by Nazmul Hossain Nihal.

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


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