# WP_CodeShield

> WP_CodeShield has 20+ active installs and 38 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 24/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WP_CodeShield shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 19 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

**This plugin makes it easier to post code in the comments and posts by automatically converting text inside code tags to correct html.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 4,119
- **Downloads (30 days):** 38 (+8.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 24/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.4
- **Last updated:** Feb 4, 2008
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 2.3.1
- **Requires:** WordPress 1.5+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** scottsm (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/scottsm/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-codeshield/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [code](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/code/) | #100 | 228 |
| [convert](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/convert/) | #23 | 52 |
| [escape](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/escape/) | #2 | 6 |
| [htmlspecialchars](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/htmlspecialchars/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| code | >100 | 10,000 |
| convert | >100 | 3,846 |
| escape | >100 | 1,890 |
| htmlspecialchars | #44 | 47 |

## Version adoption

- 0.4: 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 (1,897) | Aug 27, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 2 | [Code Snippets](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/code-snippets/) | 1M+ | 4.7/5 (509) | Sep 2, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 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 |
| 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) | 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 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is WP_CodeShield safe to use in 2026?
WP_CodeShield shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 19 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP_CodeShield?
WP_CodeShield is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,119 times since it launched in February 2008. It was downloaded 38 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP_CodeShield work with WordPress 7.1?
WP_CodeShield is officially tested up to WordPress 2.3.1, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was WP_CodeShield last updated?
The latest version, 0.4, was released on February 4, 2008 (19 years ago).

### Who makes WP_CodeShield?
WP_CodeShield is developed and maintained by scottsm.

### What are the best alternatives to WP_CodeShield?
The most popular alternatives to WP_CodeShield 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/wp-codeshield/ · Generated 2026-09-30 03:13 UTC by PageForge