# PHP Code Widget

> PHP Code Widget has 70K+ active installs, a 4.7/5 rating from 61 reviews and 1K downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 47/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** PHP Code Widget works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 70K+ sites, is rated 4.7/5 and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 47/100 on our health check.

**The normal Text widget allows you to insert arbitrary Text and/or HTML code. This allows that too, but also parses any PHP code in the text widget and executes it.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** #581 of 69,475 plugins
- **Active installs:** 70K+
- **Total downloads:** 1,000,136
- **Downloads (30 days):** 1,020 (-9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.7/5 from 61 reviews
- **Health score:** 47/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 2.4
- **Last updated:** Mar 30, 2022
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.9.18
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.8+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Samuel Wood (Otto) (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/otto42/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/php-code-widget/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [execphp](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/execphp/) | #1 | 1 |
| [php](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/php/) | #4 | 143 |
| [widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widget/) | #10 | 2,304 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| execphp | #1 | 1 |
| php | >100 | 10,000 |
| widget | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 2.4: 79.3%
- 2.3: 17.4%
- Other: 3.4%

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is PHP Code Widget safe to use in 2026?
PHP Code Widget works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 70K+ sites, is rated 4.7/5 and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 47/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use PHP Code Widget?
PHP Code Widget is active on 70K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,000,136 times since it launched in March 2008. It was downloaded 1,020 times in the last 30 days.

### Does PHP Code Widget work with WordPress 7.1?
PHP Code Widget is officially tested up to WordPress 5.9.18, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was PHP Code Widget last updated?
The latest version, 2.4, was released on March 30, 2022 (4 years ago).

### Who makes PHP Code Widget?
PHP Code Widget is developed and maintained by Samuel Wood (Otto).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/php-code-widget/ · Generated 2026-09-26 14:42 UTC by PageForge