Code Snippets
by Code Snippets Pro · Uncategorized
Manage custom WordPress code in one dashboard. Create PHP and HTML snippets, preview code, track snippet totals and reuse code across sites.
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M WP Mayor reviewed this plugin SnipVault Review: A Special Code Snippets Plugin for WordPress Developers Read review ↗Health
A 91/100
no flags
Active installs
1M+
≈1.9M estimated
Momentum
-36%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Support resolution scores 77/100. Mark more forum threads resolved — the resolved ratio feeds the ranking.
91 health vs 58 average across 25,737 Uncategorized plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →4.1%
of downloads still active
At least 1M of 24.6M lifetime downloads are still running, above its category: the median Uncategorized plugin keeps 0.6%, across 17,771 plugins.
Downloads count every update, not just first installs, so older and more frequently released plugins read lower. Compare against other Uncategorized plugins, not across the directory. wp.org reports active installs as the bottom of a band, so the real rate is this or higher.
This plugin shipped 18 releases in the last 12 months, and every existing install that updated counted as another download. wp.org publishes no split between first installs and updates, so we show the raw rate rather than guess at one.
Details
Recent review vibe
read from the latest 12 reviews to 2026-07-13Reviewers consistently praise Code Snippets as an easy, safe way to add custom PHP without touching functions.php or a child theme, with one recent reviewer asking for a few more management options.
Directory ranking optimization
How it's scored →How well this listing is tuned to rank in WordPress.org search, on the factors an owner controls. Not popularity, optimization.
Excellent listing optimization
Well tuned across the board
Updated 10 days ago
Tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current branch or newer
4.7★ over 510 reviews, smoothed to 4.65★
5 of 5 tags set · short description in place
20 of 26 support threads resolved in the last 2 months
Search visibility
How it's tracked →Directory searches this plugin turns up in, and which way each one is moving. WordPress.org publishes no history of search positions, so this starts the day we first tracked a keyword and never backfills.
24
Momentum
Losing ground
-2.5
Velocity
places per keyword, 28d
6%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 28d
-2.6
Acceleration
recent half vs earlier
wp.org is where the directory puts the plugin for that search. On merit is where it would sit if results were ranked on rating, support and updates, without the install boost. The last column is how far the wp.org position moved, from our first reading in the last 90 days to the latest.
| Keyword | wp.org | On merit | wp.org move, 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| multisite your tag | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| snippets your tag | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| code your tag | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| code snippets | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| functions your tag | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| snippet | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| reuse | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| github | #1 | #1 | up 1 |
| require | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| workflows | #1 | #2 | 0 |
| workflow | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| code highlight | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| source code | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| no code | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| custom code | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| repository | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| tasks | #1 | #2 | 0 |
| task | #1 | #2 | 0 |
| header code | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| code editor | #1 | #1 | 0 |
1882 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 20 listed. 1525 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words).
What to do about it
- Your five tags are all earning their place. Each gets you onto page 1 of its own search, so none is worth giving up. “approve”, “cloud” and “editing” (#4, #4 and #4 untagged) would be the next worth testing if a slot frees up.
Daily downloads
Since 5 Oct 2022 · 1,488 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 2.3M · peaks are release surges
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
Rating trend
Star average over time · dips mark rough releases
Health trend
Composite health score, snapshotted daily
Update activity
How busy the existing users are, measured as downloads in the last 30 days for every 1,000 active sites. A spike means a new release everyone's pulling; a long, slow decline means an aging user base that updates less.
Release cadence
Actively maintainedHow often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.
18
releases in the last 12 months
19d ago
latest release · v4.0.0 · 12 Oct 2026
66
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.
Estimated active installs
The public count shows “1M+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band 2.1 years ago; a band this size takes about a year or more to cross, which places it about 90% of the way through.
Install history since 1 Dec 2020
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ souej4mo ago
Das Plugin erfüllt seinen Zweck, es ist leicht zu bedienen und funktioniert einwandfrei. Ich benutze es schon länger in der freien Version auf mehreren Websites und empfehle es gerne weiter.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ dingonobru4mo ago
Good Job
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ medienweite5mo ago
A simple and great plugin – it’s quick to install and configure, and works perfectly. This topic was modified 1 month ago by medienweite. Reason: wrong devider
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ GreenDragon5mo ago
I love this, it is super easy to use and an absolute godsend for adding custom php to WP Sites
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ bostiq6mo ago
This is an essential plugin, you keep your implementation separated and with its toggle function you can turn on/off your code snippets without messing around with your functions.php I don’t think you should use wordpress with out it. Thanks, and keep it up.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Anonymous6mo ago
Excellent for websites that need some additional tweaks without diving in functions.php 🙂 Thanks !
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ angeljs7mo ago
I can’t imagine how I’ve survived WordPress over the years without this plugin! I wish I’d known about it a lot sooner, it’s a fantastic alternative to using plugins or altering files for small amounts of code. Love it!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ tibornebel7mo ago
I dont need to add a child theme to edit functions.php
Read on wp.org ↗
Latest updates
via wp.org changelogRecent releases and news for this plugin
- 2026-10-12 Version 4.0.0 Added Stats page for viewing snippet totals and breakdowns by type, run location and tags. Optional feedback reporter for sending bug reports, feature requests and general feedback from plugin screens. Interactive demos 4.0.0
- 2026-09-01 Version 3.10.2 Added Added a confirmation flow for run-once snippet execution and hardened the handler to prevent failed or confusing actions. Changed Snippet names now respect the row truncation Screen Option in the admin list for bet 3.10.2
- 2026-08-28 Version 3.10.1 Changed Enhanced active-link visibility in the toolbar with border-based styling. Fixed Fixed a fatal error affecting snippets that use a namespace or declare statement. Fixed the snippets page rendering blank when anoth 3.10.1
- 2026-08-24 Version 3.10.0 Added New admin interface for managing snippets, with a cleaner layout, faster interactions, and a more consistent experience across plugin screens. Card view for browsing snippets, with a view switcher on the snippets t 3.10.0
- 2026-04-28 Version 3.9.6 Fixed Improved permissions handling with snippets REST API. Site admin cannot toggle shared network snippets status. 3.9.6
- 2026-02-05 Version 3.9.5 Fixed Improved security when handling actions for downloading and updating cloud snippets. 3.9.5
Security history
via Wordfence IntelligenceAll 9 disclosed vulnerabilities are patched in the current version (4.0.0). Sites still on an older version should update.
- 2026-10-07 CVE-2026-106097 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command Affects <= 3.9.0 Patched in 3.10.0
- 2022-05-18 CVE-2022-25617 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 2.14.3 Patched in 2.14.4
- 2021-12-27 CVE-2021-25008 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects < 2.14.3 Patched in 2.14.3
- 2016-07-24 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects < 2.7.0 Patched in 2.7.0
Vulnerability records provided by Wordfence Intelligence. Copyright 2012-2026 Defiant Inc. License and terms.
CVE records: Copyright 1999-2026 The MITRE Corporation. CVE terms of use.
Behavioral tests
via WP HiveAutomated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 7.0.1
Languages
via translate.wordpress.orgTranslated into 55 languages, 4 at 90% or more
Plus 31 more locales with partial translations.
AI assistants
How it's measured →Whether ChatGPT and Claude name this plugin when asked the category question, and whether the readme gives them something to quote.
Share of voice
How often each assistant names Code Snippets when asked about these topics, where it comes in the answer, and how that compares with its wp.org search position. Latest run 25 Oct 2026.
Readme readiness
7 of 8 pass · checked 27 Oct 2026Can an assistant quote this readme? Eight deterministic checks over the wp.org listing, no model involved.
- ✓ Says what it does "Manage custom WordPress code in one dashboard. Create PHP and HTML snippets, preview code, track snippet to..."
- ✓ Has a FAQ 15 questions in the FAQ.
- ✓ FAQ asks real questions 15 of 15 read like questions a user would type.
- ! Names who it is for Never says who the plugin is for or what they use it for.
- ✓ Names what it works with Mentions Elementor, Gutenberg, Discord, Multisite and 1 more.
- ✓ Headings and lists 7 headings and 3 lists.
- ✓ Enough to quote 5,343 characters of description.
- ✓ Tags match the text All 5 tags appear in the text.
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2024-09-10 900K+ → 1M+ up after 269 days in tier
- 2023-12-16 800K+ → 900K+ up after 257 days in tier
- 2023-04-03 700K+ → 800K+ up after 181 days in tier
- 2022-10-04 600K+ → 700K+ up after 276 days in tier
- 2022-01-01 500K+ → 600K+ up after 164 days in tier
- 2021-07-21 400K+ → 500K+ up after 167 days in tier
- 2021-02-04 300K+ → 400K+ up after 181 days in tier
- 2020-08-07 200K+ → 300K+ up after 246 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).
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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 - S SyntaxHighlighter Evolved 20K+ installs · 4.3★ · 2 shared tags C
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WP Coder – Insert & Manage Code Snippets 10K+ installs · 4.6★ · 2 shared tags A
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