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Code Block

Code Block – share beautiful code snippets readers can copy

by bPlugins · WordPress.org page

v1.1.5 Tested up to WP 7.1.3 PHP 7.4+

Code Block has 200+ active installs on WordPress.org and 6,290 downloads all time. It was downloaded 626 times in the last 30 days. The last update was on October 6, 2026, tested up to WordPress 7.1.3.

Code Block at a glance

Active installs
200+
Total downloads
6,290
Downloads, last 30 days
626
30-day growth
–
downloads vs the previous 30 days

Is Code Block well maintained?

Support threads resolved
No open threads
nothing waiting on the WordPress.org forum
WordPress compatibility
Current
tested up to WordPress 7.1.3, the current release is 7.1.3

Features

The feature list from the plugin's own readme on WordPress.org, trimmed to the essentials.

  • One-Click Copy Button: Readers copy the entire snippet to their clipboard in a single click, with customizable text/icon
  • Multiple Syntax Themes: Choose from pre-styled themes (like Dark, Midnight, and Light) to match your website design
  • Syntax Highlighting: Improve readability for all major languages – PHP, JavaScript, Python, HTML, CSS, and more
  • Responsive Code Views: Snippets wrap and resize smoothly on mobile, tablet, and desktop
  • Shortcode Support: Embed code snippets anywhere on your site
  • Dedicated Block Category: All blocks are grouped under a “Code” category in the Gutenberg inserter for easy access
  • Optimized & Lightweight: Assets load only when a block is on the page, with minimal impact on page speed

Download and install history

993 downloads over the last 43 days. Snapshots taken daily from WordPress.org.

Downloads per day
Code Block downloads per day0255075100Sep 5Sep 26Oct 17Downloads per day
Active installs
Code Block active installs050100150200Sep 5Sep 26Oct 17Active installs
Rating out of 5
Code Block rating00.30.50.81Sep 5Sep 26Oct 17Rating out of 5
Reviews
Code Block review count00.30.50.81Sep 5Sep 26Oct 17Reviews

Details

Create syntax-highlighted, copy-ready code snippets in Gutenberg with responsive layouts, themes, and shortcode support.

The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.

Tags

  • code block
  • Code Highlight
  • code-snippets
  • Gutenberg block
  • syntax highlighting

More from bPlugins

Version
1.1.5
Last updated
Oct 6, 2026
First published
Apr 22, 2025
Requires WordPress
6.5
Tested up to
7.1.3
Requires PHP
7.4
Pricing
Free on WordPress.org

Code Block FAQ

What does Code Block do?

According to its WordPress.org readme, Code Block offers One-Click Copy Button: Readers copy the entire snippet to their clipboard in a single click, with customizable text/icon, Multiple Syntax Themes: Choose from pre-styled themes (like Dark, Midnight, and Light) to match your website design, Syntax Highlighting: Improve readability for all major languages – PHP, JavaScript, Python, HTML, CSS, and more, Responsive Code Views: Snippets wrap and resize smoothly on mobile, tablet, and desktop and Shortcode Support: Embed code snippets anywhere on your site.

How many active installs does Code Block have?

WordPress.org reports 200+ active installs for Code Block as of October 17, 2026.

Is Code Block still maintained?

Yes. The last release was on October 6, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 7.1.3.

Is Code Block free?

Code Block is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.