# Code Widget

> Code Widget has 3K+ active installs, a 4.9/5 rating from 35 reviews and 225 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 45/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Code Widget works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 3K+ sites, is rated 4.9/5 and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 45/100 on our health check.

**Code Widget is simple widget allows you to insert any arbitrary Text/HTML and run PHP Code or Short Code. This Widget parses PHP code into simple text and much more.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 3K+
- **Total downloads:** 61,317
- **Downloads (30 days):** 225 (+9.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.9/5 from 35 reviews
- **Health score:** 45/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.0.15
- **Last updated:** Jun 11, 2022
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.1.0
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.0+, PHP 7.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Sharaz Shahid (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/sharaz/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/code-widget/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [code](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/code/) | #16 | 227 |
| [html](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/html/) | #9 | 181 |
| [php](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/php/) | #17 | 143 |
| [short code](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/short-code/) | #1 | 19 |
| [widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widget/) | #72 | 2,304 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| code | >100 | 10,000 |
| html | >100 | 10,000 |
| php | >100 | 10,000 |
| short code | >100 | 4,857 |
| widget | >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 (1,895) | Aug 27, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 2 | [Code Snippets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/code-snippets/) | 1M+ | 4.7/5 (509) | Sep 2, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 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 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Code Widget safe to use in 2026?
Code Widget works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 3K+ sites, is rated 4.9/5 and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 45/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Code Widget?
Code Widget is active on 3K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 61,317 times since it launched in March 2018. It was downloaded 225 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Code Widget work with WordPress 7.1?
Code Widget is officially tested up to WordPress 6.1.0, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

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

### When was Code Widget last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.15, was released on June 11, 2022 (4 years ago).

### Who makes Code Widget?
Code Widget is developed and maintained by Sharaz Shahid.

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


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