WP Code Pre
v1.0by zeshanb · updated 5 years ago
This simple plugin was created because of security concerns related to using PHP preg_replace directly. With transition to PHP7, it's advised to …
- Rank
- #47,180
- Down2,288 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 12
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.9K
- 2,871 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WP Code Pre at a glance
WP Code Pre is a WordPress plugin by zeshanb with 10+ active installs, the #47,180 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0 came out on Aug 8, 2021, more than 5 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.8.19. Among the 2 plugins tagged “filter content”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2017.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats128 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WP Code Pre |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 12 · -25.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 16 |
Rank over time
#47,180 · down 11,411 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #47,180 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #44,892 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #46,620 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #40,636 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #36,332 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #45,031 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #45,226 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #44,280 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #35,769 |
Growth %
Average -2.37% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -7.69% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -3.57% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -6.67% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +15.38% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -13.33% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -6.25% |
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+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Tested up to 5.8.18 → 5.8.19
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
- 4.0
- Tested up to
- 5.8.19
- Requires PHP
- 7.0
- First released
- Sep 19, 2017
- Last updated
- Aug 8, 2021
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WP Code Pre
How many websites use WP Code Pre?
WP Code Pre 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 #47,180 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WP Code Pre been downloaded?
2,871 times in total since 2017. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times. See download stats
When was WP Code Pre last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on Aug 8, 2021 (5 years ago).
Is WP Code Pre compatible with the latest WordPress?
WP Code Pre’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.8.19, 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 WP Code Pre still maintained?
Its last release was 5 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does WP Code Pre have?
No one has reviewed WP Code Pre on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to WP Code Pre?
The plugins most like WP Code Pre, by the tags they share, are WP Code Highlight (200+), Code Block (200+) and AI Code Highlight (10+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 12 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 2.9K |
| Author | zeshanb |
| First released | Sep 19, 2017 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 4.0 |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 |
| Last updated | Aug 8, 2021 |
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