Code Engine β PHP Snippets, AI Functions & Automation for WordPress
v0.5.9by Jordy Meow Β· updated 14 days ago
Manage PHP & JS snippets the clean way, then turn any function into an AI tool, a workflow step, or a REST endpoint. Write once, use everywhere. π€
- Rank
- #7,333
- Up20 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- β 858
- 800+ reported Β· High
- Total downloads
- 25K
- 25,015 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 9 reviews
- Support resolved
- β
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Code Engine at a glance
Code Engine is a WordPress plugin by Jordy Meow with 800+ active installs, the #7,333 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day itβs downloaded about 58 times, 11% fewer than the month before. Itβs rated 5.0 out of 5 from 9 reviews. Version 0.5.9 came out on Oct 25, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 19 plugins tagged βsnippetsβ, it ranks #7. It was first released in 2024.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats1.8K downloads Β· the last 30 days
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| Date | Code Engine |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 52 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 61 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 55 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 72 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 92 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 104 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 102 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 221 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 351 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 34 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 35 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 55 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 42 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 55 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 56 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 36 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 35 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 50 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 46 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 42 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 42 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 43 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 33 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 42 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 40 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
β 858 Β· -2.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 858 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 855 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 856 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 862 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 858 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 862 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 864 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 864 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 861 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 862 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 863 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 876 |
Rank over time
#7,333 Β· down 21 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #7,333 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #7,353 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #7,350 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #7,347 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #7,309 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #7,329 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #7,303 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #7,289 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #7,294 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #7,313 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #7,329 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #7,318 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #7,312 |
Growth %
Average -0.17% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.35% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.06% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.70% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.47% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.46% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.23% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.35% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.12% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.12% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.48% |
Active installs band
800+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 800+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 800+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 800+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 800+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 800+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 800+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 800+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 800+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 800+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 800+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 800+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 800+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 800+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #7318 β #7347
- Tested up to 7.1.3 β 7.1.4
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v0.586%
- v0.49.0%
- Other4.8%
Rating trend
5.0β β β β β 9 reviews Β· steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.5.9
- Requires WordPress
- 6.0
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 8.1
- First released
- Jun 23, 2024
- Last updated
- Oct 25, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- β¦
Questions about Code Engine
How many websites use Code Engine?
Code Engine is active on 800+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #7,333 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Code Engine been downloaded?
25,015 times in total since 2024. On a typical day itβs downloaded about 58 times. See download stats
When was Code Engine last updated?
Version 0.5.9 came out on Oct 25, 2026 (2 weeks ago).
Is Code Engine compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. Itβs tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Is Code Engine still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 2 weeks ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Code Engine have?
5.0 out of 5 from 9 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Code Engine?
The plugins most like Code Engine, by the tags they share, are Code Snippets (1M+), WPCode (3M+) and Uncanny Automator (40K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
β β β β β
9 reviews
- 5 stars: 9 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4β5β
- Mixed
- 0%3β
- Critical
- 0%1β2β
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | β 858 |
| Reported installs | 800+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 9 |
| Total downloads | 25K |
| Author | Jordy Meow |
| First released | Jun 23, 2024 |
| Version | 0.5.9 |
| Requires WP | 6.0 |
| Requires PHP | 8.1 |
| Last updated | Oct 25, 2026 |
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