# Create with Code

> Create with Code has 300+ active installs, a 4.2/5 rating from 5 reviews and 141 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 38/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Create with Code shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 300+ sites, is rated 4.2/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 38/100 on our health check.

**create.withcode.uk lets you write, run, debug and share python code in your browser. This plugin lets you quickly embed your code projects in your wordpress site**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 300+
- **Total downloads:** 13,905
- **Downloads (30 days):** 141 (+53.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.2/5 from 5 reviews
- **Health score:** 38/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.4
- **Last updated:** Dec 19, 2024
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.7.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** pddring (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/pddring/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/create-with-code/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [code](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/code/) | #40 | 228 |
| [computing](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/computing/) | #1 | 1 |
| [createwithcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/createwithcode/) | #1 | 1 |
| [cs](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cs/) | #1 | 7 |
| [python](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/python/) | #1 | 3 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| code | >100 | 10,000 |
| computing | #5 | 78 |
| createwithcode | #1 | 1 |
| cs | #26 | 172 |
| python | #19 | 168 |

## Version adoption

- 1.4: 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 (1,909) | Oct 8, 2026 | 96/100 |
| 2 | [Code Snippets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/code-snippets/) | 1M+ | 4.7/5 (509) | Oct 12, 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 Create with Code free?
Yes. Create with Code is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Create with Code safe to use in 2026?
Create with Code shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 300+ sites, is rated 4.2/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 38/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Create with Code?
Create with Code is active on 300+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 13,905 times since it launched in September 2017. It was downloaded 141 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Create with Code work with WordPress 7.1?
Create with Code is officially tested up to WordPress 6.7.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Create with Code last updated?
The latest version, 1.4, was released on December 19, 2024 (2 years ago).

### Who makes Create with Code?
Create with Code is developed and maintained by pddring.

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


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