# LiveCodes Embed

> LiveCodes Embed has <10 active installs and 57 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 55/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** LiveCodes Embed works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 55/100 on our health check.

**Embed LiveCodes playgrounds in posts and pages by pasting a URL.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 179
- **Downloads (30 days):** 57 (+35.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 55/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Jul 16, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.7
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.6+, PHP 7.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Hatem Hosny (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/hatemhosny/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/livecodes-embed/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [code](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/code/) | >100 | 228 |
| [embed](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/embed/) | >100 | 475 |
| [livecodes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/livecodes/) | #1 | 1 |
| [oembed](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/oembed/) | #94 | 101 |
| [playground](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/playground/) | #6 | 7 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| code | >100 | 10,000 |
| embed | >100 | 6,309 |
| livecodes | #1 | 1 |
| oembed | >100 | 585 |
| playground | #88 | 476 |

## 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 (1,900) | Oct 8, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 2 | [Code Snippets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/code-snippets/) | 1M+ | 4.7/5 (509) | Sep 2, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 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 | 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) | 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 1, 2026 | 73/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is LiveCodes Embed safe to use in 2026?
LiveCodes Embed works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 55/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use LiveCodes Embed?
LiveCodes Embed is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 179 times since it launched in July 2026. It was downloaded 57 times in the last 30 days.

### Does LiveCodes Embed work with WordPress 7.1?
LiveCodes Embed is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.7, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does LiveCodes Embed need?
LiveCodes Embed requires PHP 7.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was LiveCodes Embed last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on July 16, 2026 (3 months ago).

### Who makes LiveCodes Embed?
LiveCodes Embed is developed and maintained by Hatem Hosny.

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


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