Best code snippet plugins for WordPress
The most popular code snippet plugins for WordPress in November 2026, in WordPress.org’s own popular order, which follows active installs. Nexter Extension leads with 10K+ active installs, ahead of Advance Custom HTML (10K+) and Code Snippet DM (500+). All 9 plugins tagged “code snippet” are below, with figures from WordPress.org that update every day.
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Top 9 code snippet plugins
- 1.
Nexter ExtensionThe most installed code snippet plugin, with 10K+ active installs. Rated 4.7 from 13 reviews, updated 1 week ago.
- 2.
Advance Custom HTML10K+ active installs. Only 4 reviews so far, updated 1 week ago.
- 3.
Code Snippet DM500+ active installs. Only 4 reviews so far, last updated 1 year ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.8.12.
- 4.
Vaaky Highlighter10+ active installs. Only 2 reviews so far, updated 5 months ago.
- 5.
LumiCode Syntax Highlighter10+ active installs. No reviews yet, updated 4 weeks ago.
- 6.
Code Injection For WYSIWYG10+ active installs. No reviews yet, last updated 12 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 3.4.2.
- 7.
Clipboard Snippet CopierFewer than 10 active installs. No reviews yet, updated 5 months ago.
- 8.
Snippet FlyerFewer than 10 active installs. No reviews yet, last updated 2 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.6.11.
- 9.
tagmate.ioFewer than 10 active installs. Only 1 review so far, last updated 6 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 5.5.24.
All 9 plugins tagged “code snippet”
Nexter Extension
Down in the last 7 days:2#1,613by POSIMYTH10 days ago
Replace 50+ WordPress Plugins: Free SEO, Theme Builder, Code Snippets, Image Optimizer (WebP/AVIF), SMTP Email, Security, Performance & More
- Installs
- 10K+
- Rating
- 4.7(13)
- Downloads
- 396/day
Advance Custom HTML
Down in the last 7 days:3#1,678by bPlugins8 days ago
Display HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP & Python code snippets in WordPress with live preview, syntax highlighting and a copy button.
- Installs
- 10K+
- Rating
- 2.5(4)
- Downloads
- 99/day
Code Snippet DM
Down in the last 7 days:44#9,102by George-Paul Crețu1 year ago
Code Snippet DM enables you to display code snippets in a stylish way inside your content.
- Installs
- 500+
- Rating
- 5.0(4)
- Downloads
- 11/day
Vaaky Highlighter
Down in the last 7 days:189#29,574by WebHat5 months ago
Lightweight syntax highlighter with code blocks, line numbers, copy-to-clipboard, and 35+ themes. A fast, free alternative to Prism for WordPress.
- Installs
- 10+
- Rating
- 4.5(2)
- Downloads
- 0/day
LumiCode Syntax Highlighter
#44,696by cr8vstacks29 days ago
Beautiful syntax highlighting for WordPress: 40+ languages, copy buttons, line numbers, line wrapping, collapse and a dark or light theme.
- Installs
- 10+
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 0/day
Code Injection For WYSIWYG
#45,433by natyh8313 years ago
Creates a meta box for inserting code within wysiwyg.
- Installs
- 10+
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 0/day
Clipboard Snippet Copier
Down in the last 7 days:4,604#69,804by WebCodingPlace5 months ago
One-click copy-to-clipboard for shortcodes & code snippets. Hide the raw code or show it inline. Works with a shortcode or Gutenberg block.
- Installs
- <10
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 0/day
Snippet Flyer
Down in the last 7 days:887#73,050by Saifullah Siddique2 years ago
Add beautiful code snippets to your blog posts or any content area.
- Installs
- <10
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 0/day
tagmate.io
Down in the last 7 days:8,064#73,628by tagmate6 years ago
tagmate.io plugin helps you easily install third-party code snippets on your website.
- Installs
- <10
- Rating
- 5.0(1)
- Downloads
- 11/day