codefence.io
v1.0.0by benphelps · updated 6 years ago
codefence.io is an easy to embed editor and compiler for over 20 server-side programming languages.
- Rank
- #45,951
- Down4,471 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 12
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2K
- 2,007 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
codefence.io at a glance
codefence.io is a WordPress plugin by benphelps with 10+ active installs, the #45,951 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0.0 came out on May 21, 2020, more than 6 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.4.25. Among the 10 plugins tagged “Codemirror”, it ranks #7. It was first released in 2020.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 27, 2026, 13 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats22 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | codefence.io |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 12 · -20.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 15 |
Rank over time
#45,951 · down 8,090 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #45,951 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #41,480 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #48,278 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #43,244 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #45,707 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #46,493 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #48,247 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #37,861 |
Growth %
Average -3.14% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -14.29% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +3.85% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +9.09% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -26.67% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Tested up to 5.4.24 → 5.4.25
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.0
- Requires WordPress
- 5.1
- Tested up to
- 5.4.25
- Requires PHP
- 7.2
- First released
- May 21, 2020
- Last updated
- May 21, 2020
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about codefence.io
How many websites use codefence.io?
codefence.io is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #45,951 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has codefence.io been downloaded?
2,007 times in total since 2020.
When was codefence.io last updated?
Version 1.0.0 came out on May 21, 2020 (6 years ago).
Is codefence.io compatible with the latest WordPress?
codefence.io’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.4.25, 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.
Is codefence.io still maintained?
Its last release was 6 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does codefence.io have?
No one has reviewed codefence.io on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to codefence.io?
The plugins most like codefence.io, by the tags they share, are Classic Editor (8M+), Advanced Editor Tools (1M+) and User Role Editor (700K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 12 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 2K |
| Author | benphelps |
| First released | May 21, 2020 |
| Version | 1.0.0 |
| Requires WP | 5.1 |
| Requires PHP | 7.2 |
| Last updated | May 21, 2020 |
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