# Code Repository

> Code Repository has 10+ active installs and 75 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Code Repository shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**Allows users to save scripts and code snippets, using built in WordPress post revisioning. Scripts will be shown on yourblog.com/code. Using curl on a script url**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,258
- **Downloads (30 days):** 75 (+33.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.2.1
- **Last updated:** Jun 9, 2014
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.9.40
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** jamesona (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/jamesona/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/code-repository/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [code](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/code/) | >100 | 228 |
| [curl](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/curl/) | #3 | 5 |
| [edit](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/edit/) | #82 | 94 |
| [repository](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/repository/) | #5 | 14 |
| [source](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/source/) | #11 | 17 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| code | >100 | 10,000 |
| curl | >100 | 1,430 |
| edit | >100 | 10,000 |
| repository | >100 | 5,881 |
| source | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 0.2: 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 (1,900) | Aug 27, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 2 | [Code Snippets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/code-snippets/) | 1M+ | 4.7/5 (509) | Sep 2, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 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 | 81/100 |
| 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 1, 2026 | 73/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Code Repository safe to use in 2026?
Code Repository shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Code Repository?
Code Repository is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,258 times since it launched in June 2014. It was downloaded 75 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Code Repository work with WordPress 7.1?
Code Repository is officially tested up to WordPress 3.9.40, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Code Repository last updated?
The latest version, 0.2.1, was released on June 9, 2014 (12 years ago).

### Who makes Code Repository?
Code Repository is developed and maintained by jamesona.

### What are the best alternatives to Code Repository?
The most popular alternatives to Code Repository 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-repository/ · Generated 2026-10-06 11:16 UTC by PageForge