# Woody Code Snippets – Insert PHP, CSS, JS, and Header/Footer Scripts

> Woody Code Snippets has 50K+ active installs, a 4.5/5 rating from 221 reviews and 27.8K downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 93/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Safe pick.** Yes — Woody Code Snippets is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 50K+ sites, is rated 4.5/5 and was last updated 2 weeks ago, and scores 93/100 on our health check.

**Insert PHP, JavaScript, CSS, HTML, ads & tracking code into WordPress headers, footers, pages & content with conditional logic — no theme editing.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** #700 of 69,475 plugins
- **Active installs:** 50K+
- **Total downloads:** 1,859,910
- **Downloads (30 days):** 27,819 (+127.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.5/5 from 221 reviews
- **Health score:** 93/100 (Excellent)
- **Version:** 2.7.7
- **Last updated:** Sep 14, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.6+, PHP 7.0+
- **Support resolved:** 2 of 2 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Themeisle (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/themeisle/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/insert-php/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [code-snippets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/code-snippets/) | #2 | 14 |
| [custom css](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom-css/) | #6 | 65 |
| [header footer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/header-footer/) | #1 | 8 |
| [insert PHP](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/insert-php/) | #2 | 2 |
| [php](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/php/) | #5 | 143 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| code-snippets | #6 | 1,916 |
| custom css | #27 | 10,000 |
| header footer | #12 | 2,658 |
| insert PHP | #3 | 2,876 |
| php | #2 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 2.7: 56.2%
- 2.4: 15%
- 2.5: 12.8%
- 1.3: 5.5%
- Other: 10.5%

## 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 |
| 3 | [FluentSnippets – High-Performance Code Snippets, Header & Footer Code, Custom CSS & PHP Code Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-code-manager/) | 50K+ | 4.7/5 (77) | Aug 12, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 4 | [WP Coder – Insert & Manage Code Snippets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-coder/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (32) | Aug 25, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 5 | [Code Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/code-manager/) | 500+ | 4.9/5 (9) | Aug 17, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 6 | [Dessky Snippets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dessky-snippets/) | 300+ | 5/5 (1) | Jul 22, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 7 | [Code Block – share beautiful code snippets readers can copy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/code-snippets-block/) | 200+ | — | Sep 24, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 8 | [Blocksolid Snippets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/blocksolid-snippets/) | 20+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 18, 2026 | 70/100 |
| 9 | [SiteIntelix – Developer & Admin Toolkit](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/siteintelix/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 15, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 10 | [WP-Gistpen](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-gistpen/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Apr 26, 2020 | 30/100 |
| 11 | [Security Checker for Themes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/security-checker-for-themes/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Jun 2, 2026 | 58/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Woody Code Snippets safe to use in 2026?
Yes — Woody Code Snippets is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 50K+ sites, is rated 4.5/5 and was last updated 2 weeks ago, and scores 93/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Woody Code Snippets?
Woody Code Snippets is active on 50K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,859,910 times since it launched in November 2012. It was downloaded 27,819 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Woody Code Snippets work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Woody Code Snippets up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 5.6 or newer.

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

### When was Woody Code Snippets last updated?
The latest version, 2.7.7, was released on September 14, 2026 (2 weeks ago).

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

### What are the best alternatives to Woody Code Snippets?
The most popular alternatives to Woody Code Snippets are WPCode (3M+ installs), FluentSnippets (50K+ installs) and WP Coder (10K+ installs).


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