Safe PHP Code Widget
v1.0by k0tik · updated 7 years ago
Adds a secure and simple widget in which you can use PHP and JavaScript code. Also you can use unfiltered HTML or just Text. Admin Use Only.
- Rank
- #20,790
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 54
- 50+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.9K
- 2,855 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Safe PHP Code Widget at a glance
Safe PHP Code Widget is a WordPress plugin by k0tik with 50+ active installs, the #20,790 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 33% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0 came out on Jan 9, 2019, more than 7 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.0.31. Among the 162 plugins tagged “php”, it ranks #52. It was first released in 2019.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats69 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Safe PHP Code Widget |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 4 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 54 · -1.8% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 54 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 54 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 55 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 55 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 54 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 54 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 55 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 54 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 54 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 55 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 55 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 55 |
Rank over time
#20,790 · down 108 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #20,790 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #20,799 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #20,590 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #20,638 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #20,684 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #20,590 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #20,685 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #20,626 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #20,610 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #20,596 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #20,682 |
Growth %
Average -0.15% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.91% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +1.85% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -1.82% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +1.85% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -1.82% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
50+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 50+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Tested up to 5.0.30 → 5.0.31
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 2.8
- Tested up to
- 5.0.31
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jan 9, 2019
- Last updated
- Jan 9, 2019
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Safe PHP Code Widget
How many websites use Safe PHP Code Widget?
Safe PHP Code Widget is active on 50+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #20,790 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Safe PHP Code Widget been downloaded?
2,855 times in total since 2019. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Safe PHP Code Widget last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on Jan 9, 2019 (7 years ago).
Is Safe PHP Code Widget compatible with the latest WordPress?
Safe PHP Code Widget’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.0.31, 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 Safe PHP Code Widget still maintained?
Its last release was 7 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Safe PHP Code Widget have?
No one has reviewed Safe PHP Code Widget on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Safe PHP Code Widget?
The plugins most like Safe PHP Code Widget, by the tags they share, are CSS & JavaScript Toolbox (10K+), Code Embed (10K+) and WPCode (3M+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 54 |
| Reported installs | 50+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 2.9K |
| Author | k0tik |
| First released | Jan 9, 2019 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 2.8 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jan 9, 2019 |
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