Power Code Editor
v1.2.1by mayel2b · updated 16 years ago
Enables syntax highlighting in the integrated source code editors. Supports PHP, HTML, CSS and JS.
- Rank
- #12,140
- Down3 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 238
- 200+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 18.8K
- 18,788 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Power Code Editor at a glance
Power Code Editor is a WordPress plugin by mayel2b with 200+ active installs, the #12,140 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 20% more than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.2.1 came out on Mar 4, 2010, more than 16 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 2.9.2. It leads the 5 plugins tagged “coding”. It was first released in 2009.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats83 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Power Code Editor |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 9 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 4 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 238 · -1.2% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 238 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 238 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 240 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 238 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 238 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 240 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 239 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 239 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 241 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 240 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 240 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 241 |
Rank over time
#12,140 · down 65 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #12,140 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #12,137 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #12,131 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #12,082 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #12,125 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #12,129 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #12,086 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #12,115 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #12,096 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #12,052 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #12,078 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #12,101 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #12,075 |
Growth %
Average -0.10% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.42% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.84% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.83% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.42% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.83% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.42% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.41% |
Active installs band
200+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 200+ |
Search rankings
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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.
- v1.2100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.2.1
- Requires WordPress
- 2.6
- Tested up to
- 2.9.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Dec 5, 2009
- Last updated
- Mar 4, 2010
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Power Code Editor
How many websites use Power Code Editor?
Power Code Editor is active on 200+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #12,140 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Power Code Editor been downloaded?
18,788 times in total since 2009. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Power Code Editor last updated?
Version 1.2.1 came out on Mar 4, 2010 (16 years ago).
Is Power Code Editor compatible with the latest WordPress?
Power Code Editor’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 2.9.2, 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 Power Code Editor still maintained?
Its last release was 16 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Power Code Editor have?
No one has reviewed Power Code Editor on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Power Code Editor?
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 238 |
| Reported installs | 200+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 18.8K |
| Author | mayel2b |
| First released | Dec 5, 2009 |
| Version | 1.2.1 |
| Requires WP | 2.6 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Mar 4, 2010 |
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