Code Widget
v1.0.15by Sharaz Shahid · updated 4 years ago
Code widget help to add Short Code, PHP Code, HTML, and Simple Text in widget.
- Rank
- #3,738
- Up7 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 3,570
- 3K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 61.8K
- 61,809 all-time
- Rating
- 4.9/5
- 35 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Code Widget at a glance
Code Widget is a WordPress plugin by Sharaz Shahid with 3K+ active installs, the #3,738 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 16 times, 22% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.9 out of 5 from 35 reviews. Version 1.0.15 came out on Jun 11, 2022, more than 4 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.1.0. It leads the 23 plugins tagged “short code”. It was first released in 2018.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats388 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Code Widget |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 19 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 19 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 7 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 3,563 · -0.5% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 3,563 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 3,558 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 3,566 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3,567 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3,563 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 3,567 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3,569 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3,574 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3,581 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3,579 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3,580 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3,581 |
Rank over time
#3,738 · down 25 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #3,738 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #3,745 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #3,735 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #3,736 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #3,733 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #3,738 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #3,732 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #3,731 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #3,730 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #3,723 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #3,728 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #3,736 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #3,734 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #3,713 |
Growth %
Average -0.04% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.14% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.11% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.03% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.11% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.11% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.06% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.14% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.20% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.06% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.03% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.03% |
Active installs band
3K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3K+ |
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.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
4.9★★★★★35 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.15
- Requires WordPress
- 4.0
- Tested up to
- 6.1.0
- Requires PHP
- 7.0
- First released
- Mar 22, 2018
- Last updated
- Jun 11, 2022
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Code Widget
How many websites use Code Widget?
Code Widget is active on 3K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #3,738 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Code Widget been downloaded?
61,809 times in total since 2018. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 16 times. See download stats
When was Code Widget last updated?
Version 1.0.15 came out on Jun 11, 2022 (4 years ago). See every release
Is Code Widget compatible with the latest WordPress?
Code Widget’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.1.0, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Does Code Widget have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Code Widget. See its security record
Is Code Widget still maintained?
Its last release was 4 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Code Widget have?
4.9 out of 5 from 35 reviews on WordPress.org. 97% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Code Widget?
The plugins most like Code Widget, by the tags they share, are WPCode (3M+), Code Snippets (1M+) and Code Block Pro (10K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.9
★★★★★
35 reviews
- 5 stars: 34 reviews, 97%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 3%
- Positive
- 97%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 3%1–2★
- About 46 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 5.0.
- Each new 1★ review takes 34 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 3,570 |
| Reported installs | 3K+ |
| Rating | 4.9 |
| Reviews | 35 |
| Total downloads | 61.8K |
| Author | Sharaz Shahid |
| First released | Mar 22, 2018 |
| Version | 1.0.15 |
| Requires WP | 4.0 |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 |
| Last updated | Jun 11, 2022 |
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