Code Embed
by David Artiss · Uncategorized
Also makes 9 other plugins · 11.6K+ installs across the portfolio →
Code Embed provides a very easy and efficient way to embed code (JavaScript, CSS and HTML) in your posts and pages.
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Health
A 87/100
no flags
Active installs
10K+
≈15K estimated
Momentum
-15%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Swap “css”, “html” and “javascript” for “no code”, “embeds” and “source code”. “css” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “no code” sits at #12 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “html” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “embeds” sits at #13 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “javascript” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “source code” sits at #13 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
87 health vs 58 average across 25,754 Uncategorized plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →1.7%
of downloads still active
At least 10K of 581.9K 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 7 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
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 72 days ago
Tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current branch or newer
4.4★ over 45 reviews, smoothed to 4.24★
5 of 5 tags set · short description in place
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.
40
Momentum
Losing ground
-0.1
Velocity
places per keyword, 28d
22%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 28d
-0.1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| embed code | #1 | #3 | 0 |
| embed javascript | #2 | #3 | up 1 |
| embed your tag | #8 | #10 | up 1 |
| embed html | #3 | #6 | 0 |
| code your tag | #10 | #14 | 0 |
| website embed | #5 | #8 | 0 |
| embed ai | #6 | #10 | down 1 |
| no code | #12 | #20 | 0 |
| source code | #13 | #16 | down 1 |
| embeds | #13 | #15 | up 3 |
| embed the one | #8 | #16 | 0 |
| html code | #9 | #13 | 0 |
| header code | #17 | #22 | 0 |
| embedding | #17 | #20 | 0 |
| code tools | #14 | #16 | 0 |
| code editor | #24 | #24 | down 1 |
| live blogging | #24 | #17 | down 3 |
| post code | #16 | #22 | 0 |
| css your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| html your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| javascript your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
95 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 18 listed. 77 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words). 3 of its tags aren't in the top 24 for their own search.
What to do about it
- Swap “css”, “html” and “javascript” for “no code”, “embeds” and “source code”. “css” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “no code” sits at #12 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “html” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “embeds” sits at #13 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “javascript” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “source code” sits at #13 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
Daily downloads
Since 5 Oct 2022 · 1,489 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 25.2K · 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.
7
releases in the last 12 months
2mo ago
latest release · v2.6.4 · 21 Aug 2026
19
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin · 52% run the current release. 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 “10K+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band 8 months ago; a band this size takes about a year or more to cross, which places it about 50% of the way through.
Install history since 1 Dec 2020
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ nick04882.3y ago
I was working on a client site and I can someone had installed code embed previously but somehow it got forgetten about. Its putting in code even when deactivated.But I have no way of adding code nevermind removing old code. There is no useful information, even the FAQ didn’t help. Theres no way to see what code has been added or where. Except from a code search but you still need to type in something – without knowing the suffix its pointless.I couldn’t even add new code to see how it works. Absolutely no option, no custom fields nothing. Its nothing but clutter.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ kimberean3.3y ago
Although page says “see FAQ” there is NO FAQ. Wasted a lot of time trying to get this to work. Someone raised this a year ago and no change has been made. Clearly no support or interest in helping users. Useless.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ ritadevine3.8y ago
I have good experience with it. Nice plugin.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ David3.9y ago
It is very useful plugin
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Dylan H.4.3y ago
It’s great to have a plugin to display code on your website integrated with the block editor. I’ve struggled to find one that is so stable but Code Embed has everything I need. Highly recommended!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ justin274.4y ago
I wasn’t able to use this plugin due to my theme but the plugin developer is awesome and provides great support for this FREE plugin!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Meu Ativo Digital4.6y ago
Excelente plugin! Vai me ajudar muito. Parabéns David Artiss 👏👏👏
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ mbaudin4.8y ago
It displays the URL inside my post instead of the page. I can’t figure it out.
Read on wp.org ↗
Latest updates
via wp.org changelogRecent releases and news for this plugin
- — Version 2.6.3 Security: Fixed a stored XSS vulnerability that was reported by pphreak-1001 2.6.3
- — Version 2.6.2 Security: Fixed a vulnerability, reported by an automated security review from WordPress.org 2.6.2
- — Version 2.6.1 Security: Fixed CVE-2026-48093, as reported by manop55555 , as the code was vulnerable to stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) through the external URL embed feature in post content. 2.6.1
- — Version 2.6 Enhancement: A massive review of the code means that it now conforms to WCAG 2.1 AA standards, and is more secure and performant than ever before. This is not the end to improvements, however, and expect 2.7 to drop soon 2.6
- — Version 2.5.2 Security: Fixed CVE-2026-2512, as reported by Muhammad Yudha via WordFence . 2.5.2
- — Version 2.5.1 Security: Changed wp_remote_get to wp_safe_remote_get to improve security. 2.5.1
Security history
via Wordfence IntelligenceAll 5 disclosed vulnerabilities are patched in the current version (2.6.4). Sites still on an older version should update.
- 2026-05-20 CVE-2026-48093 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 2.6 Patched in 2.6.1
- Patched Medium · 6.4 Code Embed <= 2.5.1 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Custom Fields ↗2026-03-17 CVE-2026-2512 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 2.5.1 Patched in 2.5.2
- 2024-10-03 CVE-2024-8804 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 2.4 Patched in 2.5
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.
Languages
via translate.wordpress.orgTranslated into 79 languages, 1 at 90% or more
Plus 55 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.
Not measured yet for this plugin’s topics. Its tracked searches are not among the measured topics. See the topics measured so far.
Readme readiness
8 of 8 pass · checked 30 Oct 2026Can an assistant quote this readme? Eight deterministic checks over the wp.org listing, no model involved.
- ✓ Says what it does "Code Embed provides a very easy and efficient way to embed code (JavaScript, CSS and HTML) in your posts an..."
- ✓ Has a FAQ 6 questions in the FAQ.
- ✓ FAQ asks real questions 6 of 6 read like questions a user would type.
- ✓ Names who it is for Names its audience or use cases ("use this", "if you have", "use it").
- ✓ Names what it works with Mentions Gutenberg, Block editor.
- ✓ Headings and lists 12 headings and 5 lists.
- ✓ Enough to quote 11,282 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
- 2026-03-01 20K+ → 10K+ down after 1 days in tier
- 2026-02-28 10K+ → 20K+ up after 2 days in tier
- 2026-02-26 20K+ → 10K+ down after 958 days in tier
- 2023-07-14 30K+ → 20K+ down after 824 days in tier
- 2021-04-11 20K+ → 30K+ up after 585 days in tier
- 2019-09-04 10K+ → 20K+ up after 228 days in tier
- 2019-01-19 20K+ → 10K+ down after 490 days in tier
- 2017-09-16 10K+ → 20K+ up
Competes with
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- R Raw HTML 10K+ installs · 4.2★ · 3 shared tags C
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Add Code To Head 2K+ installs · 4.1★ · 3 shared tags B
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