# Code Snippets Tags

> Code Snippets Tags has 40+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 93 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 31/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Code Snippets Tags shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 40+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

**In Code Snippets version 2.0 or later, tags functionality is built in and this plugin is redundant**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 40+
- **Total downloads:** 5,056
- **Downloads (30 days):** 93 (+24% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 31/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.2.1
- **Last updated:** Sep 5, 2015
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.0.38
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.3+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Shea Bunge (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/bungeshea/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/code-snippets-tags/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [category](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/category/) | >100 | 414 |
| [code-snippets-plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/code-snippets-plugin/) | #2 | 2 |
| [organization](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/organization/) | #8 | 27 |
| [tags](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/tags/) | >100 | 292 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| category | >100 | 10,000 |
| code-snippets-plugin | >100 | 2,007 |
| organization | >100 | 2,395 |
| tags | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.2: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Pages with category and tag](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pages-with-category-and-tag/) | 50K+ | 4.8/5 (28) | Aug 13, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 2 | [Search & Filter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/search-filter/) | 50K+ | 4.5/5 (175) | Aug 22, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 3 | [PublishPress Taxonomies – Tag, Category, and Taxonomy Manager – Autotagger Automatically Add Terms](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-tags/) | 40K+ | 4.6/5 (195) | Oct 5, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 4 | [Media Library Categories](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-media-library-categories/) | 20K+ | 4.2/5 (52) | Aug 22, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 5 | [Add Category to Pages](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/add-category-to-pages/) | 20K+ | 4.7/5 (30) | Oct 19, 2019 | 46/100 |
| 6 | [Term Management Tools](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/term-management-tools/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (76) | Dec 11, 2025 | 51/100 |
| 7 | [WP No Base Permalink](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-no-base-permalink/) | 10K+ | 4.1/5 (16) | May 6, 2020 | 38/100 |
| 8 | [Adjust Admin Categories](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/adjust-admin-categories/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (4) | Jun 27, 2022 | 37/100 |
| 9 | [Parent Category Toggler](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/parent-category-toggler/) | 10K+ | 4.8/5 (15) | Nov 28, 2017 | 41/100 |
| 10 | [List Custom Taxonomy Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/list-custom-taxonomy-widget/) | 9K+ | 4.7/5 (21) | Jul 19, 2026 | 83/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Code Snippets Tags safe to use in 2026?
Code Snippets Tags shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 40+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Code Snippets Tags?
Code Snippets Tags is active on 40+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 5,056 times since it launched in March 2013. It was downloaded 93 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Code Snippets Tags work with WordPress 7.1?
Code Snippets Tags is officially tested up to WordPress 4.0.38, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Code Snippets Tags last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.1, was released on September 5, 2015 (11 years ago).

### Who makes Code Snippets Tags?
Code Snippets Tags is developed and maintained by Shea Bunge.

### What are the best alternatives to Code Snippets Tags?
The most popular alternatives to Code Snippets Tags are Pages with category and tag (50K+ installs), Search & Filter (50K+ installs) and PublishPress Taxonomies (40K+ installs).


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