Code Engine – PHP Snippets, AI Functions & Automation for WordPress

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Directory rank vs rivals

wp.org popularity rank over time · higher is better · when a rival's line climbs above yours, they've overtaken you

How often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.

Share of active installs on each version of this plugin · 54% run the current release. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.

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At the current install trend, crossing 900+ in roughly 395 days.

No paid tier is visible, so we don't put a figure on revenue or sale value: that would be guessing. The install base is a real asset to an acquirer, just not one public data lets us price. A small install base leaves thin data to model from. A declining trend compresses what a buyer would pay.

1. ★★★★★ kaiyoma

   3mo ago

   It lets you run code snippets in a pretty intuitive interface. What else do you need?

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2. ★★★★★ neotropex

   12mo ago

   Excellent plugin and extremely useful I have this on all my sites now.

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3. ★★★★★ diegobelohlavek

   1.0y ago

   Really useful!

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4. ★★★★★ richardapplegateit

   1.3y ago

   My posts are never flawless, which is why I employ this application to save time. I am employed at three jobs and enjoy blogging at the same time, and I am committed to ensuring that my website is as resourceful and accommodating as possible.

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5. ★★★★★ Dennis C.

   1.6y ago

   Love this plugin.

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6. ★★★★★ Robert Seyfriedsberger

   1.6y ago

   The Code Engine plugin is an incredibly useful tool for anyone looking to enhance their WordPress site. Its ability to manage PHP snippets in an intuitive way makes it easy to extend site functionality without much hassle. The integration with AI is a standout feature, especially when paired with the developer’s other plugin, The AI Engine, which I also recommend. The REST API support opens up automation possibilities that are simple to set up yet powerful in their impact. I’ve used it successfully with tools like Make.com to streamline workflows and save time. Overall, this plugin is a great choice for developers or anyone looking to blend automation, AI, and dynamic functionality into their WordPress site. A solid addition to any toolkit.

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7. ★★★★★ myonlyeye

   1.6y ago

   Code Engine is a really nice plugin. Easy to understand and use, and it does exactly what it should. It is a part of the Meow plugins, which all lives up to all the expectations you can have to a perfect combination of useful plugins for WordPress.

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8. ★★★★★ svcrob

   1.6y ago

   Excellent plugin for keeping all your custom code and snippets for WordPress.

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3 disclosed vulnerabilities on record for this plugin, all fixed in the current version. Sites on older versions stay exposed until they update.

1. High · 8.8 Code Engine <= 0.3.5 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Remote Code Execution ↗
   2026-07-10 CVE-2025-6784 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') Affects <= 0.3.5 Patched in 0.3.6
2. High · 8.8 Code Engine <= 0.3.3 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Remote Code Execution ↗
   2025-08-07 CVE-2025-48169 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') Affects <= 0.3.3 Patched in 0.3.4
3. Medium · 6.4 Code Engine <= 0.3.2 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗
   2025-06-19 CVE-2025-50043 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') Affects <= 0.3.2 Patched in 0.3.3

Automated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 7.0.1

Translated into 1 language, 1 at 90% or more

Growth timeline

Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow

1. 2026-08-27 700+ → 800+ up after 152 days in tier
2. 2026-03-28 600+ → 700+ up after 1 days in tier
3. 2026-03-27 700+ → 600+ down after 9 days in tier
4. 2026-03-18 600+ → 700+ up after 1 days in tier
5. 2026-03-17 700+ → 600+ down after 3 days in tier
6. 2026-03-14 600+ → 700+ up after 6 days in tier
7. 2026-03-08 700+ → 600+ down after 1 days in tier
8. 2026-03-07 600+ → 700+ up after 3 days in tier

Competes with

The plugins that solve the same job, ranked by shared tags then reach, closest match first. The letter on the right is each plugin's health grade (A best, F worst).

• Code Snippets 1M+ installs · 4.7★ · 3 shared tags A
• CSS & JavaScript Toolbox 10K+ installs · 4.7★ · 3 shared tags A
• WPCode – Insert Headers and Footers + Custom Code Snippets – WordPress Code Manager 3M+ installs · 4.9★ · 2 shared tags A
• Shortcoder — Create Shortcodes for Anything 100K+ installs · 4.8★ · 2 shared tags A
• Uncanny Automator – AI + Automation for WordPress | AI Agent, AI Page Builder, Free AI Usage Included 40K+ installs · 4.8★ · 2 shared tags A
• S SyntaxHighlighter Evolved 20K+ installs · 4.3★ · 2 shared tags C

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Code Engine – PHP Snippets, AI Functions & Automation for WordPress: 800+ active installs, 5.0★ (9 reviews). Plugin Pulse (WP Mayor), as of 2026-08-28. https://plugins.wpmayor.com/plugin/code-engine