# Code Manager

> Code Manager has 500+ active installs, a 4.9/5 rating from 9 reviews and 498 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 78/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Code Manager is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 500+ sites, is rated 4.9/5 and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 78/100 on our health check.

**The Code Manager allows WordPress users to write, test and deploy PHP, JavaScript, CSS and HTML code blocks from the WordPress dashboard.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 500+
- **Total downloads:** 90,361
- **Downloads (30 days):** 498 (-26.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.9/5 from 9 reviews
- **Health score:** 78/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 1.0.49
- **Last updated:** Aug 17, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** PHP 7.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Passionate Programmer Peter (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/peterschulznl/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/code-manager/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [Code Blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/code-blocks/) | #1 | 5 |
| [code-snippets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/code-snippets/) | #5 | 14 |
| [css editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/css-editor/) | #5 | 9 |
| [javascript editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/javascript-editor/) | #2 | 2 |
| [PHP Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/php-editor/) | #1 | 2 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Code Blocks | #28 | 10,000 |
| code-snippets | #20 | 1,916 |
| css editor | #93 | 6,721 |
| javascript editor | #42 | 4,590 |
| PHP Editor | #66 | 7,463 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [MarkBlocks – Markdown for Elementor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/markblocks/) | 10+ | — | Aug 1, 2026 | 57/100 |
| 3 | [Vaaky Highlighter — Syntax Highlighter, Code Blocks, Line Numbers for Gutenberg](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/vaaky-highlighter/) | 10+ | 4.5/5 (2) | May 21, 2026 | 57/100 |
| 4 | [Code Blocks- online code compiler](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/code-blocks-online-code-compiler/) | 10+ | — | May 26, 2022 | 23/100 |
| 5 | [Smart Syntax](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/smart-syntax/) | 10+ | 5/5 (3) | Sep 27, 2016 | 30/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Code Manager safe to use in 2026?
Code Manager is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 500+ sites, is rated 4.9/5 and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 78/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Code Manager?
Code Manager is active on 500+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 90,361 times since it launched in December 2015. It was downloaded 498 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Code Manager work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Code Manager up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress a recent version or newer.

### What PHP version does Code Manager need?
Code Manager requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Code Manager last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.49, was released on August 17, 2026 (1 month ago).

### Who makes Code Manager?
Code Manager is developed and maintained by Passionate Programmer Peter.

### What are the best alternatives to Code Manager?
The most popular alternatives to Code Manager are MarkBlocks (10+ installs), Vaaky Highlighter (10+ installs) and Code Blocks- online code co… (10+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/code-manager/ · Generated 2026-09-26 15:22 UTC by PageForge