# WP Code Pre

> WP Code Pre has 10+ active installs and 139 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WP Code Pre shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**This simple plugin was created because of security concerns related to using PHP preg_replace directly. With transition to PHP7, it’s advised to use preg_replace_callback instead.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,680
- **Downloads (30 days):** 139 (-7.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Aug 8, 2021
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.8.17
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.0+, PHP 7.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** zeshanb (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/zeshanb/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-code-pre/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [Code Highlight](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/code-highlight/) | #6 | 7 |
| [filter content](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/filter-content/) | #2 | 2 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Code Highlight | >100 | 1,973 |
| filter content | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Code Block – share beautiful code snippets readers can copy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/code-snippets-block/) | 200+ | — | Sep 24, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 2 | [WP Code Highlight](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-code-highlight/) | 200+ | 3.9/5 (14) | Aug 2, 2014 | 34/100 |
| 3 | [WP Editarea](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-editarea/) | 100+ | 3/5 (3) | Aug 14, 2013 | 26/100 |
| 4 | [Syntax Highlighter MT](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/syntax-highlighter-mt/) | 100+ | — | Aug 18, 2015 | 25/100 |
| 5 | [AI Code Highlight](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ai-code-highlighter/) | 10+ | 3/5 (2) | Jan 29, 2014 | 24/100 |
| 7 | [Gist API Code insert](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ap-gist-api-code-insert/) | <10 | — | Oct 17, 2025 | 30/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is WP Code Pre safe to use in 2026?
WP Code Pre shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP Code Pre?
WP Code Pre is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,680 times since it launched in September 2017. It was downloaded 139 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP Code Pre work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Code Pre is officially tested up to WordPress 5.8.17, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does WP Code Pre need?
WP Code Pre requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was WP Code Pre last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on August 8, 2021 (5 years ago).

### Who makes WP Code Pre?
WP Code Pre is developed and maintained by zeshanb.

### What are the best alternatives to WP Code Pre?
The most popular alternatives to WP Code Pre are Code Block (200+ installs), WP Code Highlight (200+ installs) and WP Editarea (100+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-code-pre/ · Generated 2026-09-30 16:43 UTC by PageForge