LiveCodes Embed
Embed LiveCodes playgrounds in posts and pages by pasting a URL.
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.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where LiveCodes Embed stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| code | >100 |
| embed | >100 |
| livecodes | #1 |
| oembed | >100 |
| playground | #88 |
About LiveCodes Embed
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
LiveCodes is a free, open-source, feature-rich, client-side code playground supporting 90+ languages and frameworks.
This plugin registers livecodes.io as a trusted oEmbed provider, so embedding a playground is as simple as pasting its URL into the editor:
- In LiveCodes, click Share -> “Get short URL”, and copy the share URL (or use any playground/project URL).
- Paste the URL on its own line in the WordPress editor.
- The URL is automatically replaced with a live, interactive playground.
A LiveCodes entry is also added to the block inserter (a variation of the core Embed block), so you can add an embed explicitly instead of pasting.
Features:
- Works in the block editor (Gutenberg) and the classic editor.
- No configuration, no settings page, no data stored.
- Supports versioned/permanent URLs (e.g.
https://v47.livecodes.io/?x=…). - Filters (
livecodes_embed_url_pattern,livecodes_embed_provider_endpoint) for self-hosted LiveCodes instances.
External services
This plugin connects to the LiveCodes oEmbed API to render embeds. When a LiveCodes URL is embedded in a post, your WordPress server sends that URL to https://livecodes.io/oembed to retrieve the embed HTML. The published page then loads the interactive playground from livecodes.io in visitors’ browsers, which transmits standard HTTP request data (such as IP address and user agent) to livecodes.io.
This happens only for posts that contain LiveCodes embeds. No other data is collected or transmitted by this plugin.
Service provider: LiveCodes — Terms — Privacy policy
Frequently asked questions
Which URLs can be embedded?
Playground URLs on livecodes.io and its versioned subdomains, including share URLs (https://livecodes.io/?x=…). Documentation and blog URLs are intentionally not embedded and remain plain links.
How do I customize the embedded playground?
Configure the playground (theme, layout, active editor, tools pane, etc.) before sharing, or using URL query params; the share URL preserves your configuration. See the embeds documentation for details.
Can I use a self-hosted LiveCodes instance?
Yes. Use the livecodes_embed_url_pattern and livecodes_embed_provider_endpoint filters to point the plugin at your instance and its oEmbed endpoint (included in the official docker setup). Example: add_filter( 'livecodes_embed_url_pattern', function () { return '!^https?://livecodes\.example\.com/.*$!i'; } ); add_filter( 'livecodes_embed_provider_endpoint', function () { return 'https://livecodes.example.com/oembed'; } );
The embed shows as a plain link. Why?
Most commonly: WordPress caches oEmbed responses per post, so re-save the post after activating the plugin. Also note that some security-hardening plugins and strict Content-Security-Policy setups block third-party iframes entirely; check your site’s frame-src/child-src CSP directives and security plugin settings.
Does this plugin collect any data?
No. It has no settings, stores nothing, and only talks to livecodes.io when rendering an embed (see “External services”).
Changelog
Initial release.
1.0.0
- Initial release: registers livecodes.io as a trusted oEmbed provider and adds a LiveCodes block variation to the editor.
Screenshots
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FAQ
LiveCodes Embed: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 8, 2026
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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