# Custom Code

> Custom Code has 100+ active installs, a 4/5 rating from 4 reviews and 121 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 29/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Custom Code shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 29/100 on our health check.

**Add Custom script and CSS code to header, footer,before post,after post.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 9,175
- **Downloads (30 days):** 121 (+8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4/5 from 4 reviews
- **Health score:** 29/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1
- **Last updated:** Mar 2, 2014
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.7.41
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Varni Infotech (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/bhagirath25/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/custom-code/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [css](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/css/) | #79 | 354 |
| [custom code](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom-code/) | #6 | 10 |
| [footer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/footer/) | #24 | 123 |
| [header](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/header/) | #35 | 127 |
| [script](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/script/) | #10 | 41 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| css | >100 | 10,000 |
| custom code | >100 | 10,000 |
| footer | >100 | 4,720 |
| header | >100 | 10,000 |
| script | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 56.7%
- 1.0: 43.3%

## 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 | 91/100 |
| 2 | [Code Snippets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/code-snippets/) | 1M+ | 4.7/5 (509) | Sep 2, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 3 | [Simple Custom CSS Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-custom-css/) | 100K+ | 4.7/5 (159) | Mar 11, 2025 | 51/100 |
| 4 | [Blocks Animation: CSS Animations for Gutenberg Blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/blocks-animation/) | 90K+ | 4.7/5 (70) | Sep 22, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 5 | [Widget CSS Classes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/widget-css-classes/) | 80K+ | 4.9/5 (74) | Nov 12, 2024 | 52/100 |
| 6 | [Simple CSS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-css/) | 80K+ | 4.9/5 (60) | Sep 15, 2025 | 58/100 |
| 7 | [WP Add Custom CSS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-add-custom-css/) | 60K+ | 4.8/5 (89) | Aug 14, 2025 | 56/100 |
| 8 | [Clear Cache for Me](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/clear-cache-for-widgets/) | 40K+ | 4.8/5 (29) | Jun 18, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 9 | [WP-SCSS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-scss/) | 40K+ | 4.3/5 (61) | Mar 2, 2026 | 60/100 |
| 10 | [Visual CSS Style Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/yellow-pencil-visual-theme-customizer/) | 30K+ | 4.1/5 (90) | Aug 23, 2026 | 83/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Custom Code safe to use in 2026?
Custom Code shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 29/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Custom Code?
Custom Code is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 9,175 times since it launched in February 2014. It was downloaded 121 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Custom Code work with WordPress 7.1?
Custom Code is officially tested up to WordPress 3.7.41, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Custom Code last updated?
The latest version, 1.1, was released on March 2, 2014 (13 years ago).

### Who makes Custom Code?
Custom Code is developed and maintained by Varni Infotech.

### What are the best alternatives to Custom Code?
The most popular alternatives to Custom Code are WPCode (3M+ installs), Code Snippets (1M+ installs) and Simple Custom CSS Plugin (100K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-code/ · Generated 2026-09-29 08:53 UTC by PageForge