# SimpleCodeSyntax

> SimpleCodeSyntax has <10 active installs and 65 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 21/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** SimpleCodeSyntax shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

**This plugin will simply define the css for HTML Preformatted and Code tags. Just download the plugin and activate. Please go through with F.A.Q .**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 1,063
- **Downloads (30 days):** 65 (+30% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 21/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Mar 16, 2023
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.1.15
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** sharadchhetri (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/sharadchhetri/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/simplecodesyntax/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [code](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/code/) | >100 | 228 |
| [css](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/css/) | >100 | 353 |
| [pre](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/pre/) | #12 | 12 |
| [syntax](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/syntax/) | #58 | 63 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| code | >100 | 10,000 |
| css | >100 | 10,000 |
| pre | >100 | 5,758 |
| syntax | >100 | 2,203 |

## 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 (1,907) | Oct 8, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 2 | [Code Snippets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/code-snippets/) | 1M+ | 4.7/5 (509) | Oct 12, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 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 SimpleCodeSyntax free?
Yes. SimpleCodeSyntax is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is SimpleCodeSyntax safe to use in 2026?
SimpleCodeSyntax shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use SimpleCodeSyntax?
SimpleCodeSyntax is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,063 times since it launched in March 2023. It was downloaded 65 times in the last 30 days.

### Does SimpleCodeSyntax work with WordPress 7.1?
SimpleCodeSyntax is officially tested up to WordPress 6.1.15, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was SimpleCodeSyntax last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on March 16, 2023 (4 years ago).

### Who makes SimpleCodeSyntax?
SimpleCodeSyntax is developed and maintained by sharadchhetri.

### What are the best alternatives to SimpleCodeSyntax?
The most popular alternatives to SimpleCodeSyntax 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/simplecodesyntax/ · Generated 2026-10-14 21:42 UTC by PageForge