CMC Hook
Register php functions to hooks(action and filter), run php codes safely, create and test plugins all from dashboard tools
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CMC Hook shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 9 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.8 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where CMC Hook stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| css | >100 |
| custom filters | >100 |
| javascript | >100 |
| php | >100 |
| shortcode generator | >100 |
About CMC Hook
From the official readme · v1.0.6Description
a. Targeted at developers for quick test and development of plugins
a. Register php functions to hooks ( action and filter ) live from wordpress dashboard tools.
b. Run php, html, css and javascript codes safely. php codes are enclosed between php tags eg. “”
c. Hooks can be disabled from the url, so your system can recover from erroneous php codes
d. create and quickly live test plugins from your website before deployment
e. Easy to use with shortcodes
f. Very extendable with other plugins as it has lots of filters and actions.
shortcode
[cmchksh id=”” slug=””]
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FAQ
CMC Hook: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 6, 2026
Is CMC Hook free?
Yes. CMC Hook is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is CMC Hook safe to use in 2026?
CMC Hook shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.
How many websites use CMC Hook?
CMC Hook is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,832 times since it launched in April 2017. It was downloaded 47 times in the last 30 days.
Does CMC Hook work with WordPress 7.1?
CMC Hook is officially tested up to WordPress 4.8.33, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was CMC Hook last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.6, was released on July 24, 2017 (9 years ago).
Who makes CMC Hook?
CMC Hook is developed and maintained by Edem.
What are the best alternatives to CMC Hook?
The most popular alternatives to CMC Hook are WPCode (3M+ installs), Code Snippets (1M+ installs) and Simple Custom CSS Plugin (100K+ installs).
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