![]() There are two main insertion options: Auto Insert and Shortcode (Default). In the screenshot above, we have added a custom code snippet to remove the WordPress version number from our test site.Īdd_filter('the_generator', 'wpb_remove_version') īelow the code box, you will see insertion options. Be sure to also select the correct code type from the drop-down menu on the right. This could be anything that helps you identify the code.Īfter that, you can copy and paste your code snippet into the code box. You need to start by entering a title for your custom code snippet. To add custom code, click on the ‘Use snippet’ button underneath the ‘Add Your Custom Code (New Snippet)’ option. ![]() Here you can choose a code snippet from the pre-made library or add your custom code. This will bring you to the ‘Add Snippet’ page. Go ahead and click on the ‘Add New’ button to add your first custom code snippet in WordPress. Since you just installed the plugin, your list will be empty. Clicking on it will show you a list of all the custom code snippets you have saved on your site. Upon activation, the plugin will add a new menu item labeled ‘Code Snippets’ to your WordPress admin bar. The first thing you need to do is install and activate the free WPCode plugin on your website.įor more details, see our step by step guide on how to install a WordPress plugin. If you’d prefer written instructions, just keep reading. With that said, let’s take a look at how to easily add custom code snippets in WordPress with WPCode. There’s also a free version of WPCode that includes all of the basic features you need to add custom code in WordPress. The best part is that you can manage all your code snippets from one central screen and add tags to organize them. This eliminates the need to install separate plugins for each feature request. In addition, WPCode comes with a built-in snippets library where you can find all of the most popular WordPress code snippets like disable REST API, disable comments, disable Gutenberg, allow SVG file uploads, and much more. You’ll never have to worry about breaking your site because the smart code snippet validation helps you prevent common code errors. WPCode also makes it simple to add tracking codes for Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, Google AdSense, and more to your site’s header and footer areas. It makes it easy to add code snippets in WordPress without having to edit your theme’s functions.php file. WPCode is the most popular code snippets plugin used by over 1 million WordPress websites. Luckily, there is an easier way for users to add and manage custom code snippets in WordPress. ![]() The other problem is that if you add multiple code snippets in a site-specific plugin, it can become hard to manage the file. ![]() Not to mention, if you update your WordPress theme, then all your customizations get removed. The biggest problem is that even a tiny mistake in the custom code snippet can break your WordPress site and make it inaccessible. Often you’ll find code snippets in WordPress tutorials with instructions to add them into your theme’s functions.php file or a site-specific plugin. The Problem with Custom Code Snippets (And How to Fix It) In this article, we will show you an easy way to add custom code in WordPress without breaking your site. The problem is that even the slightest mistake can break your website. Often while reading WordPress tutorials, you may be asked to add custom code snippets in your theme’s functions.php file or in a site-specific plugin.
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