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Code Scanner

10+ installs · #43,269 most popular

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Closest match
WPCode
Shares 1 of Code Scanner's 5 tags.
Most installed
WPCode
3M+ active installs.
Best rated
Head & Footer Code
5.0 out of 5 from 51 reviews.
Most recently updated
Vigilant
Updated on Nov 8, 2026.
  1. WPCode

    by Syed Balkhi

    Easily add code snippets in WordPress. Insert header & footer scripts, add PHP code snippets with conditional logic, insert ads pixel code, and more.

    Installs
    3M+
    Rank
    #19
    Rating
    4.9(1.9K)
    Updated
    10 days ago

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  2. Code Snippets

    by Code Snippets Pro

    Manage custom WordPress code in one dashboard. Create PHP and HTML snippets, preview code, track snippet totals and reuse code across sites.

    Installs
    1M+
    Rank
    #31
    Rating
    4.7(510)
    Updated
    2 days ago

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  3. Sucuri Security

    by Sucuri

    The Sucuri WordPress Security plugin is a security toolset for security integrity monitoring, malware detection and security hardening.

    Installs
    600K+
    Rank
    #106
    Rating
    4.2(386)
    Updated
    25 days ago

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  4. Head & Footer Code

    by Aleksandar Urošević

    Easy add site-wide, category and article specific custom code before the closing </head> and </body>, or after opening <body> tag.

    Installs
    100K+
    Rank
    #305
    Rating
    5.0(51)
    Updated
    2 months ago

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  5. Defender Security

    by WPMU DEV - Your All-in-One WordPress Platform

    WordPress security plugin with malware scanner, IP blocking, audit logs, antivirus scans, firewall, 2FA, brute force login security, and more.

    Installs
    80K+
    Rank
    #519
    Rating
    4.8(334)
    Updated
    1 month ago

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  6. Security Plugin, Firewall & Malware Scanner with Auto Removal

    by CleanTalk Inc

    Protect WordPress from malware, hackers, brute-force attacks & suspicious traffic. Includes firewall, login security, 2FA & vulnerability checks.

    Installs
    40K+
    Rank
    #886
    Rating
    4.8(398)
    Updated
    12 days ago

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  7. Code Block Pro

    by Kevin Batdorf

    Code highlighting powered by the VS Code engine. Performance focused. No bloat.

    Installs
    10K+
    Rank
    #2,141
    Rating
    4.8(50)
    Updated
    2 months ago

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  8. Highlighting Code Block

    by LOOS

    Add code block with syntax highlighting using prism.js. (Available for Gutenberg and Classic Editor)

    Installs
    10K+
    Rank
    #1,712
    Rating
    4.5(20)
    Updated
    4 months ago

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  9. Advance Custom HTML

    by bPlugins

    Display HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP & Python code snippets in WordPress with live preview, syntax highlighting and a copy button.

    Installs
    10K+
    Rank
    #1,678
    Rating
    2.5(4)
    Updated
    8 days ago

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  10. WP Coder

    by Wow-Company

    Snippets made simple — easily insert and manage custom PHP, CSS, JS & HTML without coding in theme files.

    Installs
    10K+
    Rank
    #1,645
    Rating
    4.9(32)
    Updated
    1 month ago

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  11. Code Embed

    by David Artiss

    Code Embed provides a very easy and efficient way to embed code (JavaScript, CSS and HTML) in your posts and pages.

    Installs
    10K+
    Rank
    #1,492
    Rating
    4.4(45)
    Updated
    2 months ago

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  12. Vigilant

    by Fernando Tellado

    Premium WordPress Security - 100% FREE: Firewall, 2FA, Security Headers, Login and Malware Protection, File Monitor, Security Audit & more

    Installs
    4K+
    Rank
    #3,596
    Rating
    5.0(25)
    Updated
    today

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