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Plex Code Editor

by Senee Lu Β· Developer Tools
Manifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 16 Oct 2026

A robust code editor extension with multi-language support, intelligent layout, and specialized JSON formatting.

Users
87
+4 in 30 days
Rating
0.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
0
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#89K
#74K among extensions
Version
2.1.1
updated 20 Sep 2025

Users

monthly, 14 months
04692Sep 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 16 Oct 2026: 87 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 14 months
001Sep 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 16 Oct 2026: 0 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month

The Chrome Web Store rounds user counts down to the leading digit, so the user line moves in steps. The ratings count is exact and is the better signal of real adoption.

About Plex Code Editor

Plex Code Editor is a feature-rich Chrome extension designed for developers, programmers, and code enthusiasts who need a reliable, efficient coding tool directly in their browser. Whether you're working on quick code snippets, json data formatting, or taking programming notes, Plex Code Editor provides all the essential tools you need. πŸš€ Key Features Multi-Language Support JSON - Advanced JSON editing with validation and formatting SQL - Database query editing with keyword highlighting JavaScript/TypeScript - Full syntax highlighting and intelligent formatting Java - Complete Java development support with smart indentation Python - Python-specific formatting and syntax recognition Markdown - Rich markdown editing with live preview capabilities Plain Text - Clean, distraction-free text editing Advanced Code Editing Intelligent Auto-Detection - Automatically detects programming language based on content Smart Formatting - One-click code beautification with language-specific rules Code Compression - Minify code for production use Real-time Syntax Highlighting - Professional-grade syntax coloring Auto-completion - Context-aware code suggestions Line Numbers - Clear line numbering for easy navigation Floating Sticky Notes Multi-Window Support - Create multiple floating code editors Drag & Drop - Intuitive window management Resizable Windows - Customize window sizes to fit your workflow Smart Positioning - Automatic window arrangement and collision detection Independent Sessions - Each window maintains its own content and settings Professional Tools Dual Themes - Dark and light modes for comfortable coding Customizable Font Size - Adjust text size for optimal readability Word Wrap Toggle - Control line wrapping behavior Copy to Clipboard - One-click code copying Auto-save - Never lose your work with automatic saving Keyboard Shortcuts Ctrl+J - Format code Ctrl+K - Compress code Ctrl+F - Open search Ctrl+R - Open search & replace Ctrl+Y - Delete current line Ctrl+↑/↓ - Duplicate line up/down Escape - Close search panel 🎯 Perfect For Developers & Programmers Quick code testing and prototyping Code snippet management Multi-language development workflows Teaching and learning programming concepts Students & Educators Programming assignments and homework Code sharing and collaboration Learning multiple programming languages Creating coding tutorials and examples Technical Writers Documentation with embedded code API documentation creation Technical blog post preparation Code example management Web Developers Frontend and backend code editing JSON data manipulation SQL query development 🌟 Why Choose Plex Code Editor? βœ… No Internet Required - Works completely offline βœ… Privacy First - All data stored locally, never sent to external servers βœ… Free Forever - No subscriptions or hidden costs βœ… Regular Updates - Continuous improvement and new features βœ… Open Source - Transparent development process βœ… Professional Grade - Enterprise-quality editing experience βœ… Beginner Friendly - Intuitive interface for all skill levels βœ… Highly Customizable - Adapt to your personal workflow

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 daysβˆ’2βˆ’2.2%00.00
30 days+4+4.8%00.00
6 months+8+10.1%00.00
1 year+61+234.6%00.00

Chrome Web Store search rankings

Where Plex Code Editor appears when people search the store, with the 30 day change
Search phrasePosition30 days
no code required#47+53
programmer#66+6

Version history

2 versions recorded
2.1.120 Sep 2025
2.1.03 Sep 2025

Details

Category
Developer Tools
First seen
3 Sep 2025
Size
326 KB
Languages
en-GB
Pricing
Free
Extension ID
ckeclohaafnfnicleedpgohbpfdojpop

Permissions and risk

Minimal riskimpact 0, likelihood 2
Permissions
storage

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