Write, test, & deploy – PHP, JavaScript, CSS and HTML from WordPress dashboard.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $29.99 lifetime
- Category
- Admin & dev tools
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Code Manager
Code Manager vs SearchWP
Code Manager wins 1 of the 1 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | Code Manager | SearchWP |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | Not rated | Not rated |
| Starts at | $29.99 lifetime | $99/year |
| Free version | Yes (better) | No |
| Refund window | – | 14 days |
| Billing | Lifetime deal | Subscription |
| Active installs | – | – |
| Last Black Friday | – | – |
| Category | Admin & dev tools | Admin & dev tools |
| Vendor | Code Manager | SearchWP |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose Code Manager if…
- Developers who manage custom code snippets on WordPress sites
- Agencies deploying the same code across several sites
- You want to start free
Choose SearchWP if…
- Online stores that need better product search
- Sites with custom post types or custom fields
Features
Code Manager
- Code editing for PHP, JavaScript, CSS and HTML
- Preview mode
- Export and import
- Shortcodes
- Resource files
- Server code
SearchWP
- Custom result ordering
- Custom fields and taxonomies
- WooCommerce and Easy Digital Downloads search
- Live AJAX search results
- PDF and office document search
- Search metrics and statistics
Pros and cons
Code Manager
- Free license available at no cost
- Premium licenses are one-time payments, not subscriptions
- Unlimited-site license for 99.99 one-time
- 14-day free trial listed
- Pricing page does not list features for each premium tier
- Money-back guarantee length is not stated
- Few reviews found for the plugin on Trustpilot or G2
SearchWP
- Searches custom fields, taxonomies and custom post types
- Works with WooCommerce and Easy Digital Downloads
- Unlimited search queries on every plan
- 14-day money-back guarantee
- No free version
- Only annual subscriptions are offered
- Priority support starts at the Pro plan
Pricing plans
Code Manager
Free License
Free
Unlimited sites
- Free to use
- No recurring fee
Premium Single SiteStarts here
$29.99 lifetime
1 site
- One-time payment
- Single site license
Premium Three Sites
$59.99 lifetime
3 sites
- One-time payment
- Three site license
SearchWP
StandardStarts here
$99/year
1 site
- Unlimited search queries
- Unlimited search engines
- Standard support
Pro
$199/year
3 sites
- Everything in Standard
- Priority support
- Built for sites that sell products
All Access Bundle
$399/year
100 sites
- Includes SearchWP and WPFilters
- Unlimited WPFilters queries
- Unlimited WPFilters elements
Code Manager vs SearchWP questions
Is Code Manager better than SearchWP?
On our comparison Code Manager comes out ahead on 1 of 1 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, Code Manager or SearchWP?
Code Manager starts at $29.99 lifetime and SearchWP starts at $99/year.
Can I get Code Manager or SearchWP cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.
Both products
World's Best WordPress Search Plugin
- Free version
- No
- Price
- From $99/year
- Category
- Admin & dev tools
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for SearchWP