Code Snippets (v3.9.5) is one of the most practical productivity plugins in the WordPress ecosystem because it lets site owners add and manage custom functionality as “mini-plugins” without touching functions.php – and now it also comes with verified trust: it has earned CleanTalk’s Plugin Security Certification (PSC-2026-64607), confirming that its codebase and security boundaries hold up under real-world scrutiny, even though it operates in a category (code execution / site customization) where security discipline matters more than anywhere else.

Name of	Code Snippets
Version	3.9.5
Downloads	1 000 000+
Description	An easy, clean and simple way to enhance your site with code snippets.
Security	Successfully tested for: SQL Injection (SQLi) Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) – Stored & Reflected Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) Authentication Vulnerabilities Authentication Bypass Exploits Privilege Escalation Buffer Overflow Denial-of-Service (DoS) vectors Data Leakage Vulnerabilities Insecure Dependency Usage Remote Code Execution (RCE) Risks Unauthorized File Access Insufficient Injection Protection Information Disclosure via Misconfigured Endpoints
CleanTalk Certification	Proudly earned the “Plugin Security Certification” (PSC) from CleanTalk, indicating adherence to stringent security standards.
Additional Information	Users can confidently manage age restrictions with the assurance of the “Plugin Security Certification” (PSC). Verify the latest details on the plugin developer’s website.
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Key Features

A safer workflow than editing functions.php

Code Snippets replaces the classic “paste code into theme files” approach with a controlled UI that supports:

• Creating, editing, activating, and deactivating snippets like plugins
• Centralized snippet management across the admin area
• Reduced risk of breaking your theme during updates (because your changes aren’t embedded in theme files)

This doesn’t magically make arbitrary PHP safe-but it does make the operational workflow cleaner, more auditable, and easier to revert.

Snippets behave like lightweight plugins

A snippet in Code Snippets is essentially a toggleable unit of functionality:

• Enable/disable instantly (fast rollback if something goes wrong)
• Avoid installing yet another full plugin for small tweaks
• Keep your site leaner and easier to maintain

Developer and community ecosystem

The plugin supports a broader ecosystem around “shareable fixes” and small enhancements:

• Code Snippets Cloud integration to browse/import community snippets (depending on configuration and plan)
• Community resources (support forum, communities, GitHub) that make maintenance, learning, and collaboration easier

Pro-grade extensions for full-stack customization (Pro)

The Pro offering expands the “snippet” concept beyond PHP into a unified customization layer:

• CSS and JavaScript snippets
• Editor-specific integrations (Gutenberg / Elementor)
• Cloud synchronization workflows

(Exact Pro capabilities depend on licensing and configuration.)

Security Assurance

Code Snippets v3.9.5 has been awarded Plugin Security Certification (PSC-2026-64607) by CleanTalk, meaning it passed an audit focused on common high-impact plugin risk areas and secure coding practices.

The plugin has been successfully tested for:

✅ Information Leakage Vulnerabilities

✅ SQL Injection Vulnerabilities

✅ Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Attacks

✅ Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) Attacks

✅ Authentication & Authentication Bypass Vulnerabilities

✅ Privilege Escalation Vulnerabilities

✅ Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities

✅ Denial-of-Service (DoS) Vulnerabilities

✅ Data Leakage Vulnerabilities

✅ Insecure Dependencies

✅ Code Execution Vulnerabilities

✅ File Unauthorized Access Vulnerabilities

✅ Insufficient Injection Protection

Code Snippets enables powerful customization, and PSC confirms the plugin itself is built to enforce the right boundaries around that power. Security still depends on what snippets you install (especially from third parties), but the platform you’re using to manage them has been validated.

Conclusion

Code Snippets v3.9.5 is a high-leverage tool for WordPress maintenance and customization-reducing reliance on theme file edits, shrinking plugin sprawl, and making changes easier to manage and roll back. With CleanTalk PSC-2026-64607, it also earns a strong trust signal that the plugin’s own implementation is hardened against the vulnerability classes that matter most in WordPress. If you want flexibility without workflow chaos, and power without giving up safety controls, Code Snippets is a top-tier choice.

Note: The date and certification information may change over time. It is advisable to verify the latest details on the plugin developer’s website.