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Pluginception

By Samuel Wood (Otto)

Developer Tools & Customization / Code Snippets & Custom Code

Pluginception Review - In-Depth Analysis

Create new plugins quickly and easily with Pluginception. Install and activate to start building.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

7.05/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 23+ reviews)

Active Installations

3,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

Pluginception is a powerful tool that allows you to create new plugins effortlessly. Simply install and activate the plugin, then navigate to the Plugins->Create a New Plugin menu to get started.

Once you create a new plugin, you will be directed to the Plugin Editor screen. Here, you can type or paste in the code for your new plugin, making the development process straightforward and efficient.

Comparing to Alternatives

Pluginception is a unique tool that allows users to create and manage plugins directly within WordPress, differentiating it from typical plugin management tools.

Top alternatives

Pluginception

Strengths

Enables plugin creation without leaving the WordPress dashboard
Simplifies plugin management for developers
No need for external development tools

Weaknesses

Limited to basic plugin development
Lacks advanced features found in dedicated IDEs
No pro version to unlock additional capabilities

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback on Pluginception is limited but generally acknowledges its niche functionality.

Positive highlights

Easy to use for simple plugin creation (User A)
Integrates well with WordPress admin (User B)
Good for quick prototyping (User C)

Common complaints

Limited functionality for complex plugins
No updates or active development
Lack of detailed documentation

Weaknesses

Interface can be unintuitive for beginners
No support for advanced coding features

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Developers or site administrators who want to quickly create simple plugins within WordPress without external tools.

Not ideal for

Users needing advanced plugin development features or professional-grade coding environments.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides full access to plugin creation and management features within WordPress without any cost.

Final Verdict

Pluginception offers a convenient way to create and manage simple plugins directly from the WordPress dashboard, making it useful for quick development tasks.

However, its limited features and lack of advanced tools mean it is best suited for basic use cases rather than professional plugin development.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Pluginception plugin.

create

new plugin

FAQ

There are 4 cases where you will not see the new menu:

You are not logged in as an admin user.
Your site is on a multisite configuration and you are not logged in as a super-admin user.
If the DISALLOW_FILE_EDIT define is enabled, then you cannot edit plugin files.
If the DISALLOW_FILE_MODS define is enabled, then you cannot edit plugin files.

Any of those cases will prevent the menu item from appearing, because you lack the edit_plugins permission.