Active installs
400+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#9547
Peak #9541
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
49.6K
Days tracked
3
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Preserve Code Formatting currently ranks #9547 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #9541, first reached on Aug 6, 2026.
- The latest release, v5.0, shipped on Aug 15, 2025 (358 days ago) — release #20 since the plugin joined the directory in 2005.
Ranking history
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Downloads per day
Details
| Author | Scott Reilly |
|---|---|
| Current version | 5.0 |
| Versions released | 20 |
| Last updated | 2025-08-15 |
| Added to directory | 2005-04-14 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.5+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Preserve formatting of code for display by preventing its modification by WordPress and other plugins while also retaining whitespace.
Frequently asked questions
Is Preserve Code Formatting a free plugin?
Yes — Preserve Code Formatting is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Preserve Code Formatting?
WordPress.org reports 400+ active installs.
How popular is Preserve Code Formatting?
As of August 8, 2026, Preserve Code Formatting ranks #9547 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #9541.
When was Preserve Code Formatting last updated?
Preserve Code Formatting was last updated on August 15, 2025 (version 5.0). It has shipped 20 releases in total.
Who makes Preserve Code Formatting?
Preserve Code Formatting is developed by Scott Reilly. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in April 2005.
