Execute PHP in WordPress post, page and Widget Sidebar

If you are still struggling on how to insert PHP Codes inside particular blog post, page or a widget sidebar for execution; the following tutorial is for you.

Executing PHP codes in WordPress Page/Post

Installation

1. Download phpexec.txt
2. Rename phpexec.txt to phpexec.php
3. Upload to /wp-content/plugins/ directory
4. Activate the plug-in from WordPress administration menu

Usage

Anywhere in your post/pages where you want to execute a PHP Codes, insert <phpcode> before your php codes and </phpcode> your php codes.

<phpcode>
 <?php
  echo "Current date and time: ";
  echo date("l dS of F Y h:i:s A");
 ?>
</phpcode>

Security

If you are running a blog with multiple users, you need to determine who can run this plug-in. Alter the settings in your Administration Menu. Options -> PHPExec

Executing PHP codes in WordPress widget sidebar

Installation

1. Download the plugin.
2. Rename execphp.txt to execphp.php
3. Upload to /wp-content/plugins/ directory
4. Activate the plug-in from WordPress administration menu

Usage

This plug-in work like a normal text widget except that it allows execution of PHP Codes. You can create up to 9 instances of this widget.