Code Snippets

Use Code Snippets Safe Mode to prevent snippet execution while you investigate the problem. Follow the Safe Mode instructions for the appropriate recovery method, then fix or deactivate the affected snippet.

Snippets are stored separately from your theme in the WordPress database, so changing theme or updating WordPress does not remove them. Code that depends on a particular theme or plugin may still need updating when that dependency changes.

Enable Complete Uninstall under Snippets > Settings > Advanced before deleting the plugin through WordPress’s Plugins screen if you want stored snippets and plugin settings removed. Export snippets you want to keep first. Leave Complete Uninstall disabled if you want to retain your snippet data when deleting the plugin.

Yes. Export a single snippet or select several snippets and use the export bulk action. Import the resulting file through the Snippets import screen on the other site.

Yes. Select the PHP snippets, choose Export to PHP from the bulk actions and apply it. The generated file contains the exported code, with snippet names and descriptions in comments. Review the file before including it in a theme or plugin.

Yes. Network activation provides a network-level Snippets screen. Activate a network snippet to run it across the network, subject to its execution scope. Individual sites can also have separate snippets, and shared network snippets can be enabled per site where configured.

Local snippets use the site’s table prefix followed by snippets , for example wp_snippets on a single site or wp_2_snippets on a subsite. Network snippets use the network’s base prefix followed by ms_snippets , for example wp_ms_snippets . Your actual prefix may differ.

When optional file-based execution is enabled, the plugin also creates files used to execute snippets. Continue managing those snippets through the plugin.

Use the documentation or WordPress.org support forum for help. Report bugs and suggest improvements on GitHub , or discuss ideas in the Facebook and Discord communities.

Code Snippets is developed on GitHub . Bug reports, pull requests and translations are welcome.

Report suspected security vulnerabilities privately through the Patchstack Vulnerability Disclosure Program . Do not disclose vulnerability details in a public GitHub issue or support topic.

The free 4.0 release adds the Stats overview and fixes issues with snippet saving feedback, description truncation, Elementor compatibility and translation loading.

The free plugin also includes table and card views, code preview, HTML content snippets and optional file-based execution.

Pro 4.0 adds the AI Agent and snippet revisions, alongside its additional code types, conditions, permissions, Blueprints and connected Cloud tools. See the Pro section above for the current feature split.

The free plugin supports PHP snippets and HTML content snippets. Dedicated CSS and JavaScript snippet types, plus the additional Gutenberg and Elementor integrations, are available in Pro.

No account is required to create and run local PHP and HTML snippets. Community Cloud provides access to shared snippets from within the plugin. Personal Cloud library, synchronisation and connected Pro workflows require an account and the relevant Pro access.

No. Updating the plugin does not require you to recreate your stored snippets. Back up your site and test your custom code when updating WordPress, your theme or other plugins. Compatibility still depends on the code you use and its dependencies.

Users with permission to update plugins can open Snippets > Settings > Advanced and use Switch Version to choose an available version. Use Refresh Versions if the list needs updating. Back up your site and export important snippets before switching versions.