Custom PHP Settings vs Woody Code Snippets – Insert PHP, CSS, JS, and Header/Footer Scripts

This plugin can be used to customize php settings for you WordPress installation. The plugin will modify either the .htaccess file or .user.ini file in order to change the current php settings directly from within the settings page. Since the configuration file needs to be modified this file must be writable for this plugin to work as expected. Apache module When PHP is running as an Apache module the .htaccess file will be used to set customized settings; make sure so that this file exists and is writable by the webserver. CGI/Fast-CGI If instead PHP is running in CGI/Fast-CGI mode then a custom INI file will be used. The name of this file depends on the value of user_ini.filename in the php configuration, by default it is .user.ini. You can check the name of you custom INI file in the PHP Information table. The custom INI file should be placed under the root folder and most be writable by the webserver. Notice that there is also a User INI file cache TTL value in the information table, this value tells how long the custom INI file will be cached before it gets reloaded. For instance, if this value is set to 300 then any changes to your custom INI file will not be reflected for up to 5 minutes. The name for this setting in the php configuration is user_ini.cache_ttl. One important thing is to make sure that your .user.ini file is blocked by your webserver. If you are running NGINX this can be done by adding: location ~ /\.user\.ini { deny all; } to your server configuration. The same thing using Apache is done by adding the following to the configuration if not already done: order allow,deny deny from all Available Settings The settings table will display all non-system php settings that can be customized by the plugin. All modified settings will be displayed in red in this table. Some settings might be displayed in red because they are changed somewhere else, perhaps through a customized php.ini file, by WordPress itself, a plugin or in some other way. For instance if you have enabled WP_DEBUG in your wp-config.php file the error_reporting setting will turn red. If you have questions or perhaps some idea on things that should be added you can also try slack. Multiple Configurations The premium version adds support for creating multiple named configurations which all can hold their own custom PHP settings. You will then be able to easily switch between the different configurations entries applying them to you configuration file. Environment Variables In the premium version, when running PHP as an apache module and using an .htaccess file for configuration, you are able to add custom environment variables. These will be accessible by using the super global $_SERVER array. In order for this to work you will need to have the mod_env module enabled in your apache setup. Resources A complete list of settings that can be modified can be found here: List of php.ini directives Notice that directives marked as PHP_INI_SYSTEM can not be modified. Warning Make sure you know how a value should be configured and what different settings do before changing anything. This is important since some settings might render your page inaccessible, depending on what value you are using. A good example of this is the variables_order configuration: Sets the order of the EGPCS (Environment, Get, Post, Cookie, and Server) variable parsing. For example, if variables_order is set to “SP” then PHP will create the superglobals $_SERVER and $_POST, but not create $_ENV, $_GET, and $_COOKIE. Setting to “” means no superglobals will be set. If this value would be configured to EPCS then no $_GET superglobal would be set which would make your page inaccessible. Another example is setting the post_max_size to a very low value so that no form data is sent to the server, which in turn would result in that form data is never saved. If you by mistake changed some value and your site is now inaccessible you could simply manually remove everything from between the plugin markers in your .htaccess file: # BEGIN CUSTOM PHP SETTINGS PRO php_value variables_order EPCS <-- Remove # END CUSTOM PHP SETTINGS PRO If you are running PHP in CGI/Fast-CGI mode then instead remove everything between the plugins markers in your .user.ini file: ; BEGIN CUSTOM PHP SETTINGS php_value variables_order EPCS <-- Remove ; END CUSTOM PHP SETTINGS Support If you run into any trouble, don’t hesitate to add a new topic under the support section: https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/custom-php-settings/ You can also try contacting me on slack.

Woody Code Snippets is a WordPress plugin that helps you insert code into your site without editing theme files. Many WordPress users still add PHP, JavaScript, CSS, tracking pixels, or ad scripts directly into functions.php, header.php, or footer.php. This approach breaks easily when themes update and becomes hard to manage as your site grows. Woody solves this by giving you a centralized code snippet manager where you can safely add header scripts, footer scripts, PHP snippets, custom CSS, JavaScript, and HTML from the WordPress admin. You can use Woody as a header and footer code manager, a PHP snippet plugin, or a way to reuse content and scripts across your site using shortcodes or automatic insertion. Each snippet can be enabled or disabled instantly, placed in specific locations like before content or after paragraphs, and shown only when certain conditions are met. Quick Links 📘 Documentation – Complete setup and configuration guide 💬 Support Forum – Community help and expert support ⭐ Go Pro – Unlock advanced features and priority support What Problems Does Woody Solve? Woody is built for real WordPress workflows. It helps you: Insert code into headers and footers without editing theme files Add analytics scripts, tracking pixels, and ad code safely Manage PHP snippets without touching functions.php Reuse scripts and content across pages using shortcodes Control where code runs using placement rules and conditions Enable, disable, or roll back snippets without breaking your site Whether you are building client sites, running marketing experiments, or maintaining your own project, Woody gives you control without unnecessary complexity. How It Works Woody lets you create code snippets and control where and when they run, all from the WordPress admin. Example #1 Create a JavaScript snippet and add your analytics or tracking code. Place it in the site header and add a condition to exclude administrators so your own visits are not tracked. Example #2 Create a text snippet with reusable content or a shortcode. Add conditions to show it only to logged-in users, then insert it anywhere using the snippet shortcode or automatic placement rules. This makes it easy to manage repeated logic and content without editing theme files. Who Should Use Woody Code Snippets Woody is designed for: Developers who want a structured way to manage custom code Marketers adding analytics, ads, and tracking scripts Solopreneurs who want flexibility without editing theme files Agencies managing multiple sites and shared snippets If you regularly need to insert code into WordPress, Woody fits naturally into your workflow. Supported Snippet Types Woody supports multiple snippet types, so you can manage all custom code in one place. You can create: PHP snippets for functions, hooks, classes, and global variables JavaScript snippets for analytics, integrations, and interactive features CSS snippets to add custom styles without editing theme files HTML snippets for markup and layout elements Text snippets using the WordPress editor for reusable content Ad snippets for ads and banners Universal snippets that combine PHP, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript Why do you need this plugin? Insert Google AdSense Ads, Amazon Native Shopping Contextual Ads, Yandex Direct Ads, Media.net on your website. Insert Google Analytic Tracking code, Yandex Metrika Tracking Code, Yandex Counter to Header, Footer. Insert PHP Code Snippets and execute on your website. Register PHP functions, classes, global variables everywhere. Insert Social media widgets, add any external resources widgets. Insert Facebook Pixels, Facebook Scripts, Facebook og:image Tag, Google Conversion Pixels, Vk Pixels. Header and Footer Code Management Woody works as a full header and footer code manager. You can insert snippets: – Into the site header before the closing tag – Into the site footer before the closing tag Common examples include analytics scripts, tracking pixels, verification tags, and global JavaScript or CSS. Advanced Placement Options Beyond headers and footers, Woody lets you insert snippets into specific locations. You can place code: Before or after post or page content Before or after a specific paragraph Before or after a post Inside archives, categories, and taxonomy pages Between posts on archive pages WooCommerce Pages Woody supports automatic snippet placement on WooCommerce pages. You can insert snippets: Before or after the product list Before or after a single product Before or after the single product summary After the product title, price, or excerpt Common use cases include conversion tracking, promotional banners, custom JavaScript, and trust notices. Shortcodes and Reusable Content Woody supports shortcodes so you can insert snippets exactly where you need them. You can place snippets inside posts, pages, widgets, and page builders. With Pro, you can define custom shortcode names that are readable and portable across sites. Conditional Logic for Code Snippets Woody allows you to control when a snippet is displayed. [FREE] Available in the free version: – User role and registration date – Page, post type, or taxonomy – Referrer or cookie value [PRO] Advanced conditions available in Pro: – Device type, browser, and operating system – JavaScript availability or ad blocker detection – User country, visit depth, time of day, and total visits Conditions can be combined using AND and OR logic. Unlock advanced conditions with Woody Pro. Snippet Management and Organization Woody includes features to keep snippets organized and easy to manage. You can: – Enable or disable snippets instantly – Control execution order using priorities – Tag and clone snippets – Import and export snippets between sites Code Revisions and Rollback [PRO] With Pro, Woody automatically saves snippet revisions. You can view previous versions, compare changes, and restore earlier revisions if something goes wrong. This adds an extra layer of safety when working with custom code. Cloud Templates and Sync [PRO] Woody Pro includes cloud-based snippet templates. You can save snippets as templates and reuse them across multiple sites, which is especially useful for agencies and developers managing repeated setups. Settings and Developer Options Woody includes advanced settings for fine-grained control. You can: Preserve HTML entities without automatic conversion Execute shortcodes inside snippets Enable error email notifications Automatically activate snippets on save Fully remove plugin data on uninstall Code Editor The built-in editor includes: – Syntax highlighting and line numbers – Configurable indentation and tab size – Optional line wrapping – Automatic bracket and quote closing – Highlighting of matching variables and functions Use This Plugin Responsibly Woody allows you to run custom PHP, JavaScript, and CSS on your site. Always make sure you understand the code you add. Using unverified or outdated scripts may affect site security or stability. On multisite installations, only trusted administrators should have access to snippet creation. Woody includes safeguards such as snippet disabling, revisions, and error notifications, but it cannot validate third-party code you choose to run. Support Need help? Open a new thread in the WordPress support forum, and we will be happy to assist. Documentation Learn how to make the most of Woody with our detailed and user-friendly documentation. Woody is backed by Themeisle, trusted by over 1 million WordPress users worldwide.