# Cipher

> Cipher has 10+ active installs, a 4/5 rating from 2 reviews and 46 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 27/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

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

**Cipher allows commenters to publish (pre-formatted) code.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 4,503
- **Downloads (30 days):** 46 (+31.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 27/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.2.2
- **Last updated:** Mar 26, 2023
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.1.15
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.2+, PHP 5.6.20+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Luigi Cavalieri (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/_luigi/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/cipher/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [backticks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/backticks/) | #1 | 1 |
| [code](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/code/) | >100 | 228 |
| [comment](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/comment/) | >100 | 245 |
| [preformatted](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/preformatted/) | #2 | 2 |
| [snippet](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/snippet/) | #16 | 32 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| backticks | #30 | 184 |
| code | >100 | 10,000 |
| comment | >100 | 9,124 |
| preformatted | #28 | 64 |
| snippet | >100 | 2,666 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 100%

## Frequently asked questions

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

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

### How many websites use Cipher?
Cipher is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,503 times since it launched in November 2012. It was downloaded 46 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Cipher work with WordPress 7.1?
Cipher is officially tested up to WordPress 6.1.15, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Cipher need?
Cipher requires PHP 5.6.20 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Cipher last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.2, was released on March 26, 2023 (4 years ago).

### Who makes Cipher?
Cipher is developed and maintained by Luigi Cavalieri.


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cipher/ · Generated 2026-10-16 11:01 UTC by PageForge