# Code Embed

> Code Embed has 10K+ active installs, a 4.4/5 rating from 45 reviews and 5.4K downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 83/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Safe pick.** Yes — Code Embed is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 10K+ sites, is rated 4.4/5 and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 83/100 on our health check.

**Code Embed provides a very easy and efficient way to embed code (JavaScript, CSS and HTML) in your posts and pages.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10K+
- **Total downloads:** 578,113
- **Downloads (30 days):** 5,412 (-51% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.4/5 from 45 reviews
- **Health score:** 83/100 (Excellent)
- **Version:** 2.6.4
- **Last updated:** Aug 21, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.9+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** David Artiss (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/dartiss/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/simple-embed-code/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [code](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/code/) | #8 | 227 |
| [css](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/css/) | #14 | 354 |
| [embed](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/embed/) | #9 | 471 |
| [html](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/html/) | #3 | 181 |
| [javascript](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/javascript/) | #6 | 273 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| code | #9 | 10,000 |
| css | #92 | 10,000 |
| embed | #8 | 6,138 |
| html | #76 | 10,000 |
| javascript | #51 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 2.6: 58.1%
- 2.3: 22.1%
- 2.5: 17.6%
- Other: 2.3%

## 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 |
| 2 | [Code Snippets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/code-snippets/) | 1M+ | 4.7/5 (509) | Sep 2, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 3 | [Head & Footer Code](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/head-footer-code/) | 100K+ | 5/5 (51) | Aug 31, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 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 |
| 9 | [WP Coder – Insert & Manage Code Snippets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-coder/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (32) | Aug 25, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 10 | [Advance Custom HTML – Show Off Code Snippets with Live Preview](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advance-custom-html/) | 10K+ | 2.5/5 (4) | Sep 14, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 11 | [Highlighting Code Block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/highlighting-code-block/) | 10K+ | 4.5/5 (20) | Jul 1, 2026 | 79/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Code Embed safe to use in 2026?
Yes — Code Embed is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 10K+ sites, is rated 4.4/5 and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 83/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Code Embed?
Code Embed is active on 10K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 578,113 times since it launched in April 2009. It was downloaded 5,412 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Code Embed work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Code Embed up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 4.9 or newer.

### What PHP version does Code Embed need?
Code Embed requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Code Embed last updated?
The latest version, 2.6.4, was released on August 21, 2026 (1 month ago).

### Who makes Code Embed?
Code Embed is developed and maintained by David Artiss.

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


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