# Code Revisions

> Code Revisions has 10+ active installs, a 4.2/5 rating from 6 reviews and 49 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 32/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Code Revisions shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 4.2/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

**This plugin will help you to keep track of changes made to theme and plugin files through the WordPress code editors. You no longer need to worry about possibly breaking something with bad changes because you can always…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 4,516
- **Downloads (30 days):** 49 (+22.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.2/5 from 6 reviews
- **Health score:** 32/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Sep 30, 2013
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.7.41
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Alex (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/ahoereth/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/code-revisions/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [code](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/code/) | >100 | 228 |
| [Editors](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/editors/) | #1 | 3 |
| [revision.php](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/revision-php/) | #1 | 1 |
| [revisions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/revisions/) | #33 | 73 |
| [theme](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/theme/) | >100 | 281 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| code | >100 | 10,000 |
| Editors | >100 | 10,000 |
| revision.php | #3 | 3 |
| revisions | >100 | 1,628 |
| theme | >100 | 10,000 |

## 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 (1,910) | Oct 8, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 2 | [Code Snippets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/code-snippets/) | 1M+ | 4.7/5 (509) | Oct 20, 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 Revisions free?
Yes. Code Revisions is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Code Revisions safe to use in 2026?
Code Revisions shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 4.2/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Code Revisions?
Code Revisions is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,516 times since it launched in August 2013. It was downloaded 49 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Code Revisions work with WordPress 7.1?
Code Revisions is officially tested up to WordPress 3.7.41, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Code Revisions last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on September 30, 2013 (13 years ago).

### Who makes Code Revisions?
Code Revisions is developed and maintained by Alex.

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


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