# Smart Code Escape

> Smart Code Escape has 10+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 46 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Smart Code Escape shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

**A tiny plugin for WordPress which converts greater than signs, smaller than signs and ampersands to html entities within pre tags. It supports semantic syntax you would use when using the Prism highlighter for example…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,357
- **Downloads (30 days):** 46 (-22% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1
- **Last updated:** Apr 22, 2015
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.2.39
- **Requires:** WordPress 1.2.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** danielpataki (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/danielpataki/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/smart-code-escape/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [code](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/code/) | >100 | 228 |
| [content](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/content/) | >100 | 826 |
| [escaping](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/escaping/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| code | >100 | 10,000 |
| content | >100 | 10,000 |
| escaping | >100 | 4,147 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 100%

## 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 | 94/100 |
| 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 | 77/100 |
| 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 17, 2026 | 73/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Smart Code Escape safe to use in 2026?
Smart Code Escape shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Smart Code Escape?
Smart Code Escape is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,357 times since it launched in December 2014. It was downloaded 46 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Smart Code Escape work with WordPress 7.1?
Smart Code Escape is officially tested up to WordPress 4.2.39, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Smart Code Escape last updated?
The latest version, 1.1, was released on April 22, 2015 (11 years ago).

### Who makes Smart Code Escape?
Smart Code Escape is developed and maintained by danielpataki.

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


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