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WP_CodeShield

v0.4

by scottsm · updated 19 years ago

This plugin makes it easier to post code in the comments and posts by automatically converting text inside code tags to correct html.

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Rank
#27,810
No change yet
Active installs (est.)
≈ 23
20+ reported · High
Total downloads
4.2K
4,175 all-time
Rating
–
0 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months

WP_CodeShield at a glance

WP_CodeShield is a WordPress plugin by scottsm with 20+ active installs, the #27,810 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. It has no reviews yet. Version 0.4 came out on Feb 4, 2008, more than 18 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 2.3.1. Among the 8 plugins tagged “escape”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2008.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 27, 2026, 13 days.

Downloads over time

Download stats

22 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
WP_CodeShield Compare series
Downloads over time: 12 days across 1 series.0510Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 3Nov 6Nov 8
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DateWP_CodeShield
Nov 8, 20260
Nov 7, 202611
Nov 6, 20260
Nov 5, 20260
Nov 4, 20260
Nov 3, 202611
Nov 2, 20260
Nov 1, 20260
Oct 31, 20260
Oct 30, 20260
Oct 29, 20260
Oct 28, 20260

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 23 · 0.0% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.222324Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 202623
Nov 7, 202623
Nov 5, 202623
Nov 4, 202623
Nov 3, 202623
Nov 2, 202623
Nov 1, 202623
Oct 31, 202623
Oct 30, 202623
Oct 29, 202623
Oct 28, 202623
Oct 27, 202623

Rank over time

#27,810 · down 206 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 11 days across 1 series.#27.6K#27.7K#27.8KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#27,810
Nov 5, 2026#27,595
Nov 4, 2026#27,595
Nov 3, 2026#27,819
Nov 2, 2026#27,694
Nov 1, 2026#27,773
Oct 31, 2026#27,560
Oct 30, 2026#27,629
Oct 29, 2026#27,642
Oct 28, 2026#27,608
Oct 27, 2026#27,604

Growth %

Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-1%0%1%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 20260.00%
Nov 7, 20260.00%
Nov 5, 20260.00%
Nov 4, 20260.00%
Nov 3, 20260.00%
Nov 2, 20260.00%
Nov 1, 20260.00%
Oct 31, 20260.00%
Oct 30, 20260.00%
Oct 29, 20260.00%
Oct 28, 20260.00%

Active installs band

20+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 13 days across 1 series.192021Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 202620+
Nov 7, 202620+
Nov 6, 202620+
Nov 5, 202620+
Nov 4, 202620+
Nov 3, 202620+
Nov 2, 202620+
Nov 1, 202620+
Oct 31, 202620+
Oct 30, 202620+
Oct 29, 202620+
Oct 28, 202620+
Oct 27, 202620+

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Change log

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Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v0.4100%

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
0.4
Requires WordPress
1.5
Tested up to
2.3.1
Requires PHP
–
First released
Feb 4, 2008
Last updated
Feb 4, 2008
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about WP_CodeShield

How many websites use WP_CodeShield?

WP_CodeShield is active on 20+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #27,810 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has WP_CodeShield been downloaded?

4,175 times in total since 2008.

When was WP_CodeShield last updated?

Version 0.4 came out on Feb 4, 2008 (18 years ago).

Is WP_CodeShield compatible with the latest WordPress?

WP_CodeShield’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 2.3.1, 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_CodeShield still maintained?

Its last release was 18 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does WP_CodeShield have?

No one has reviewed WP_CodeShield on WordPress.org yet.

What are the best alternatives to WP_CodeShield?

The plugins most like WP_CodeShield, by the tags they share, are Preserve Code Formatting (400+), WPCode (3M+) and Code Snippets (1M+). Compare all alternatives

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WP_CodeShield
Estimated installs≈ 23
Reported installs20+
Rating–
Reviews0
Total downloads4.2K
Authorscottsm
First releasedFeb 4, 2008
Version0.4
Requires WP1.5
Requires PHP–
Last updatedFeb 4, 2008

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