Active installs
70K+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#568
Peak #541
Downloads / day
23
prev 29
Downloads (7d)
267
All-time downloads
999.2K
Days tracked
37
1 day▬
7 days▼ 1
30 days▼ 27
90 days—
Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- PHP Code Widget currently ranks #568 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #541, first reached on Jul 31, 2026.
- It is averaging 38 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 18% versus the month before (32/day).
- The latest release, v2.4, shipped on Mar 30, 2022 (1,615 days ago) — release #8 since the plugin joined the directory in 2008.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | #568 |
| 2026-07-31 | #541 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | 70,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 80,000 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-29 | 23 |
| 2026-07-31 | 20 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Samuel Wood (Otto) |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.4 |
| Versions released | 8 |
| Last updated | 2022-03-30 |
| Added to directory | 2008-03-20 |
| Requires WordPress | 2.8+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Like the Text widget, but also allows working PHP code to be inserted.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use PHP Code Widget?
WordPress.org reports 70K+ active installs.
How popular is PHP Code Widget?
As of August 31, 2026, PHP Code Widget ranks #568 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #541.
When was PHP Code Widget last updated?
PHP Code Widget was last updated on March 30, 2022 (version 2.4). It has shipped 8 releases in total.
Who makes PHP Code Widget?
PHP Code Widget is developed by Samuel Wood (Otto). It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in March 2008.
