# Code Snippets

> Code Snippets has 1M+ active installs, a 4.7/5 rating from 509 reviews and 1.5M downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 92/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Safe pick.** Yes — Code Snippets is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 1M+ sites, is rated 4.7/5 and was last updated 4 weeks ago, and scores 92/100 on our health check.

**An easy, clean, and simple way to enhance your site with code snippets.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** #35 of 69,566 plugins
- **Active installs:** 1M+
- **Total downloads:** 23,475,010
- **Downloads (30 days):** 1,489,437 (+108.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.7/5 from 509 reviews
- **Health score:** 92/100 (Excellent)
- **Version:** 3.10.2
- **Last updated:** Sep 2, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.5+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 23 of 36 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Code Snippets Pro (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/codesnippetspro/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/code-snippets/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [code](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/code/) | #2 | 227 |
| [css](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/css/) | #2 | 354 |
| [multisite](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/multisite/) | #1 | 322 |
| [php](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/php/) | #2 | 144 |
| [snippets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/snippets/) | #1 | 20 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| code | #1 | 10,000 |
| css | #4 | 10,000 |
| multisite | #1 | 5,377 |
| php | #1 | 10,000 |
| snippets | #1 | 2,486 |

## Version adoption

- 3.10: 48.6%
- 3.9: 35.6%
- 3.6: 8.9%
- 3.1: 0.2%
- Other: 6.8%

## 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 (1,895) | Aug 27, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 3 | [Head & Footer Code](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/head-footer-code/) | 100K+ | 5/5 (51) | Aug 31, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 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) | Aug 25, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 10 | [Advance Custom HTML – Show Off Code Snippets with Live Preview](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advance-custom-html/) | 10K+ | 2.5/5 (4) | Sep 14, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 11 | [Highlighting Code Block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/highlighting-code-block/) | 10K+ | 4.5/5 (20) | Jul 1, 2026 | 79/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Code Snippets free?
Yes. Code Snippets is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory. The developer also sells premium add-ons or a Pro version with extra features.

### Is Code Snippets safe to use in 2026?
Yes — Code Snippets is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 1M+ sites, is rated 4.7/5 and was last updated 4 weeks ago, and scores 92/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Code Snippets?
Code Snippets is active on 1M+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 23,475,010 times since it launched in June 2012. It was downloaded 1,489,437 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Code Snippets work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Code Snippets up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 5.5 or newer.

### What PHP version does Code Snippets need?
Code Snippets requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Code Snippets last updated?
The latest version, 3.10.2, was released on September 2, 2026 (4 weeks ago).

### Who makes Code Snippets?
Code Snippets is developed and maintained by Code Snippets Pro.

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


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