# Code Block

> Code Block has 10+ active installs and 49 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Code Block shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**This plugin uses Prism.js and a port of the beautiful Atom One Dark code theme with the Fira Code font.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 1,802
- **Downloads (30 days):** 49 (-37.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Oct 16, 2020
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.5.23
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Jerome (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/jeromepaulos/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/code-block/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [code](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/code/) | >100 | 228 |
| [format](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/format/) | #14 | 17 |
| [formatter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/formatter/) | #1 | 3 |
| [Highlight](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/highlight/) | #36 | 72 |
| [syntax](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/syntax/) | #36 | 63 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| code | >100 | 10,000 |
| format | >100 | 10,000 |
| formatter | #86 | 95 |
| Highlight | >100 | 3,186 |
| syntax | >100 | 2,230 |

## 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 (1,912) | Oct 8, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 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 Code Block free?
Yes. Code Block is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Code Block safe to use in 2026?
Code Block shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Code Block?
Code Block is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,802 times since it launched in October 2020. It was downloaded 49 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Code Block work with WordPress 7.1?
Code Block is officially tested up to WordPress 5.5.23, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Code Block last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on October 16, 2020 (6 years ago).

### Who makes Code Block?
Code Block is developed and maintained by Jerome.

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


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/code-block/ · Generated 2026-10-25 08:26 UTC by PageForge