How many vulnerabilities does Code Snippets have?

The audit found 166 findings: 0 critical, 12 high, 109 medium severity.

Should I use Code Snippets?

Based on the latest audit (grade C, risk HIGH), review the 166 findings on this page before deciding — higher-risk findings should be weighed against the plugin's alternatives.

Code Snippets

Q: Is Code Snippets secure?

WP HealthKit's independent audit rates Code Snippets overall risk as HIGH with a report-card grade of C.

v3.9.6WordPress Plugin1.0M+ installs4.7Audited 143 days ago

HIGH

Stable

Total Findings

166

Security Grade

Active Installs

1.0M+

Coding Score

100/100

Security Findings

166

Critical0

High12

Medium109

Low3

Info42

Executive Summary

Is Code Snippets secure? In WP HealthKit's independent 2026 audit, Code Snippets received an overall risk of HIGH and a report-card grade of C across 166 findings (0 critical, 12 high severity).

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Security Report Card

Readiness

Coding Standards

100/100

PHP Compatibility

Requires PHP 8.0Declared minimum: 7.4Mismatch detected

Categories with Findings

PHP CompatibilityPlugin ConflictsMalware & Nulled PluginHook WiringPerformanceInternationalizationType SafetyWordPress Compatibility

Date	Version	Rating	Findings	Standards
6/1/2026Latest	v3.9.6	HIGH	166	100/100
6/1/2026	v3.9.6	HIGH	166	100/100

Plugin Info

Active Installs: 1.0M+
WP.org Rating: 4.7
Requires WP: 5.0+
Tested Up To: 6.9.4
Requires PHP: 7.4+
Audit Count: 2
Type: plugin

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