Orbisius Snippets
This plugin allows you to include snippets in your posts/pages.
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Orbisius Snippets shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 8 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.9 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Orbisius Snippets stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| code | >100 |
| library | >100 |
| snippet | >100 |
| source code | >100 |
| sourcecode | #21 |
About Orbisius Snippets
From the official readme · v1.0.4Description
To use it you need to create/edit a page/post.
Then create a custom field (e.g. orb_snippet1) and paste the snippet into the value box.
To make the snippet show up use this shortcode.
[orb_snippet id=’orb_snippet1′]
Features
- Super easy to use.
- Supports SyntaxHighlighter Evolved (if installed) https://wordpress.org/plugins/syntaxhighlighter/)
- Load a snippet from another page/post (pass post_id=123 to the shortcode)
Usage
To use it you need to create/edit a page/post.
Then create a custom field (e.g. orb_snippet1) and paste the snippet into the value box.
To make the snippet show up use this shortcode.
[orb_snippet id=’orb_snippet1′]
Demo
n/a
Support
- Support is handled on our site: http://orbisius.com/support/
- Please do NOT use the WordPress forums or other places to seek support.
Author
Do you need an amazing plugin created especially for your needs? Contact me.
Svetoslav Marinov (Slavi) | Custom Web and Mobile Programming by Orbisius.com
Installation
- Upload the zip package within WP Admin > Plugins > Add
- Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
Changelog
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1.0.4
- unescape [ ] used in code with php
- The settings links was using another plugin’s text.
- Remvoved the shortcode call
1.0.3
- There were cases when double quotes weren’t replaced.
- Tested with latest WP install
1.0.2
- Unescaped some of the chars because esc_html was making the code look bad in a the syntax highlighting plugin
- Added another shortcode (plural) just in case.
- Tested with latest WP install
1.0.1
- Updated Usage text
- Fixes the usage in the readme file.
- Other
1.0.0
- Initial release
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FAQ
Orbisius Snippets: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 27, 2026
Is Orbisius Snippets free?
Yes. Orbisius Snippets is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Orbisius Snippets safe to use in 2026?
Orbisius Snippets shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Orbisius Snippets?
Orbisius Snippets is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,325 times since it launched in October 2017. It was downloaded 57 times in the last 30 days.
Does Orbisius Snippets work with WordPress 7.1?
Orbisius Snippets is officially tested up to WordPress 4.9.33, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Orbisius Snippets need?
Orbisius Snippets requires PHP 5.2.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Orbisius Snippets last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.4, was released on August 28, 2018 (8 years ago).
Who makes Orbisius Snippets?
Orbisius Snippets is developed and maintained by Svetoslav Marinov.
What are the best alternatives to Orbisius Snippets?
The most popular alternatives to Orbisius Snippets are WPCode (3M+ installs), Code Snippets (1M+ installs) and Head & Footer Code (100K+ installs).
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