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Simple Code Block

by pablocianes

4.9★ (9 ratings)  ·  Current rank #11997

Active installs
200+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#11997
Peak #11943
Downloads / day
Downloads (7d)
All-time downloads
8.9K
Days tracked
3
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data

  • Simple Code Block currently ranks #11997 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
  • Its best position in our tracking is #11943, first reached on Aug 6, 2026.
  • The latest release, v1.2.2, shipped on Jan 8, 2020 (2,404 days ago) — release #7 since the plugin joined the directory in 2018.

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Details

Authorpablocianes
Current version1.2.2
Versions released7
Last updated2020-01-08
Added to directory2018-08-10
Requires WordPress4.6+
Requires PHP5.2.4+
First tracked here2026-08-06
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Description

A simple block to insert code into Gutenberg.

Frequently asked questions

Is Simple Code Block a free plugin?

Yes — Simple Code Block is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.

How many websites use Simple Code Block?

WordPress.org reports 200+ active installs.

How popular is Simple Code Block?

As of August 8, 2026, Simple Code Block ranks #11997 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #11943.

When was Simple Code Block last updated?

Simple Code Block was last updated on January 8, 2020 (version 1.2.2). It has shipped 7 releases in total.

Who makes Simple Code Block?

Simple Code Block is developed by pablocianes. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in August 2018.