Who should use Code Block ScratchPad?

Code Block ScratchPad is a B2B product built for wordPress site owners and developers.

Does Code Block ScratchPad have a free plan?

Yes — Code Block ScratchPad is free to use.

What platforms does Code Block ScratchPad run on?

Code Block ScratchPad runs on the web.

Is Code Block ScratchPad still maintained?

It is being sunset according to the latest indexed signals.

What are alternatives to Code Block ScratchPad?

Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Code Snippets Block, Code Snippets, and CodeKit – Custom Codes Editor.

Who develops Code Block ScratchPad?

Code Block ScratchPad is developed by Alan C Brown.

How long has Code Block ScratchPad been around?

Code Block ScratchPad first shipped in 2020.

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Code Block ScratchPad

Name: Code Block ScratchPad
Author: Alan C Brown

wordpress.orgOther dev tools

Code Block ScratchPad is a WordPress plugin for evaluating PHP and JavaScript expressions, creating functions, attaching code to WordPress hooks, and adding custom CSS or JavaScript. It is intended for WordPress site owners and developers testing small code changes in a safer workspace.

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Overview

6 features

Code Block ScratchPad is an Other dev tools project. It focuses on testing and adding custom PHP, JavaScript, and CSS to WordPress sites without directly editing existing plugin code. It is built as a B2B product for wordPress site owners and developers. Code Block ScratchPad is free to use. Code Block ScratchPad is available on the web.

Alan C Brown builds and maintains Code Block ScratchPad, and it first shipped in 2020. Among its 6 catalogued features are PHP evaluation, javaScript testing, and CSS testing. It is being sunset.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

PHP evaluation
JavaScript testing
CSS testing
Custom functions
Action filters
Code preview

Built with & integrations

Runs on

Browser

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Indexing history

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

Indexed2 Sept · 19:47 UTC
Code Block ScratchPad verified against its public source
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Frequently asked questions about Code Block ScratchPad

What is Code Block ScratchPad?: Code Block ScratchPad focuses on testing and adding custom PHP, JavaScript, and CSS to WordPress sites without directly editing existing plugin code. It is catalogued under Other dev tools on PulseGate.
Who should use Code Block ScratchPad?: Code Block ScratchPad is a B2B product built for wordPress site owners and developers.
Does Code Block ScratchPad have a free plan?: Yes — Code Block ScratchPad is free to use.
What platforms does Code Block ScratchPad run on?: Code Block ScratchPad runs on the web.
Is Code Block ScratchPad still maintained?: It is being sunset according to the latest indexed signals.
What are alternatives to Code Block ScratchPad?: Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Code Snippets Block, Code Snippets, and CodeKit – Custom Codes Editor.Code Snippets Block Code Snippets CodeKit – Custom Codes Editor
Who develops Code Block ScratchPad?: Code Block ScratchPad is developed by Alan C Brown.
How long has Code Block ScratchPad been around?: Code Block ScratchPad first shipped in 2020.

At a glance

Pricing: Free
Platforms: Web
Languages: English
First seen: 2 Sept 2026
Status: 🔴 Sunsetting
Built for: WordPress site owners and developers
Model: B2B
Solves: Testing and adding custom PHP, JavaScript, and CSS to WordPress sites without directly editing existing plugin code.

Registered as

WordPress.org: acb-scratchpad

Developer

Alan C Brown

Index record

Indexed: 2 Sept 2026
Lifecycle: Alive
First seen: Sept 2026
Last seen: 2 Sept 2026

Identity audit (13)

Slug: code-block-scratchpad-wordpress-org
Lifecycle state recorded: 2 Sept 2026
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 2 Sept 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology (no inferred launch/funding milestones).
Name from: Written by a language model from the project's public pages.
Category from: Assigned by a language model.
Summary from: Written by a language model from public pages.
Languages from: Detected by a language model, checked against the page's own declaration.
Last updated: 2 Sept 2026
Canonical URL: https://wordpress.org/plugins/acb-scratchpad

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