# Insert Code by Angie Makes

> Insert Code by Angie Makes has 900+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 221 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 34/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Insert Code by Angie Makes shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 900+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 34/100 on our health check.

**This plugin makes it easy for you to add custom scripts to the head and footer sections of your site. A theme can also add theme support to enable the insert of custom code (HTML, Javascript, and CSS) at the top of a…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 900+
- **Total downloads:** 27,291
- **Downloads (30 days):** 221 (+11.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 34/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.2
- **Last updated:** May 10, 2017
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.7.37
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.9.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Chris Baldelomar (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/cbaldelomar/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wpc-insert-code/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [html](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/html/) | #18 | 182 |
| [insert css](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/insert-css/) | #1 | 1 |
| [insert HTML](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/insert-html/) | #3 | 3 |
| [insert javascript](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/insert-javascript/) | #2 | 4 |
| [insert js](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/insert-js/) | #1 | 2 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| html | >100 | 10,000 |
| insert css | >100 | 2,622 |
| insert HTML | >100 | 2,225 |
| insert javascript | >100 | 1,897 |
| insert js | >100 | 1,315 |

## Version adoption

- 1.2: 92.8%
- 1.1: 7.2%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Shortcoder — Create Shortcodes for Anything](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/shortcoder/) | 100K+ | 4.9/5 (227) | Sep 14, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 2 | [Mammoth .docx converter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mammoth-docx-converter/) | 20K+ | 4.8/5 (62) | Mar 12, 2026 | 61/100 |
| 3 | [Code Embed](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-embed-code/) | 10K+ | 4.4/5 (45) | Aug 21, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 4 | [Raw HTML](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/raw-html/) | 10K+ | 4.3/5 (33) | Nov 11, 2024 | 47/100 |
| 5 | [Minify HTML](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/minify-html-markup/) | 10K+ | 4.7/5 (33) | Mar 18, 2026 | 61/100 |
| 6 | [WP Super Minify • Minify, Compress and Cache HTML, CSS & JavaScript](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-super-minify/) | 8K+ | 4.1/5 (72) | Aug 21, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 7 | [Allow HTML in Category Descriptions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/allow-html-in-category-descriptions/) | 8K+ | 5/5 (41) | Mar 5, 2026 | 61/100 |
| 8 | [Custom HTML Block Extension](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-html-block-extension/) | 7K+ | 5/5 (13) | Jul 26, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 9 | [Code Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/code-widget/) | 3K+ | 4.9/5 (35) | Jun 11, 2022 | 45/100 |
| 10 | [Preserved HTML Editor Markup Plus](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/preserved-html-editor-markup-plus/) | 3K+ | 4.2/5 (36) | Dec 11, 2019 | 41/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Insert Code by Angie Makes free?
Yes. Insert Code by Angie Makes is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Insert Code by Angie Makes safe to use in 2026?
Insert Code by Angie Makes shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 900+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 34/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Insert Code by Angie Makes?
Insert Code by Angie Makes is active on 900+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 27,291 times since it launched in May 2014. It was downloaded 221 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Insert Code by Angie Makes work with WordPress 7.1?
Insert Code by Angie Makes is officially tested up to WordPress 4.7.37, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Insert Code by Angie Makes last updated?
The latest version, 1.2, was released on May 10, 2017 (9 years ago).

### Who makes Insert Code by Angie Makes?
Insert Code by Angie Makes is developed and maintained by Chris Baldelomar.

### What are the best alternatives to Insert Code by Angie Makes?
The most popular alternatives to Insert Code by Angie Makes are Shortcoder (100K+ installs), Mammoth .docx converter (20K+ installs) and Code Embed (10K+ installs).


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