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VERDICT

Should I use Codester?

Not disclosed - codester.com

Depends. Buy if you're an indie developer or small agency grabbing affordable scripts, themes, or app templates for one-off projects. Skip it if you need supported production-grade code or you're a seller expecting CodeCanyon-level traffic.

Confidence

Medium. Based on 25+ public sources; some results conflate Codester (marketplace) with Codesters, a separate education product.

Ratings

  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Feature depth
  • Support quality
  • Security posture

Pricing

Varies by listing

Pay per item

ModelNot disclosed
Monthly feesNot disclosed
HardwareNot disclosed
Free tierNo

Best for

  • Indie devs buying cheap app templates
  • PHP script and plugin bargain hunters
  • Sellers wanting fast approvals
  • Small agencies assembling sites quickly

Not for

  • Production apps needing audited, supported code
  • Sellers expecting CodeCanyon-level traffic
  • Buyers who need guaranteed item support
  • Enterprises needing vetted, licensed components

Gotchas - check before you buy

high

Scripts sold on such marketplaces have documented CVEs — audit code before production

medium

Buyers on Trustpilot report not getting item support

medium

Seller traffic far below CodeCanyon; expect fewer sales

low

No security page published on

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Cheaper than average theme/plugin marketplaces
  • Fast seller approvals, most items approved in 24–72 hours
  • Pay via Codester Credit, credit card, or PayPal
  • Deemed legit and safe by Scamadviser
  • Second-biggest code marketplace after CodeCanyon

Cons

  • Far less buyer traffic than CodeCanyon
  • Trustpilot shows complaints about not getting support
  • Catalog smaller than larger marketplaces

Sources & method

Analyzed 9/25/2026 - 10 sources - Marketplace judged legit by Scamadviser, but scripts sold under the Codester/SourceCodester name have documented CVEs and the site publishes no security page.

official x2review x5security x2news x1
  • CVE-2024-5523 — SQL injection (CWE-89), High-severity SQL injection in a Codester-vendor product, published May 31, 2024.
  • SourceCodester app file upload flaws, Unrestricted file upload vulnerabilities reported in PHP apps distributed via SourceCodester.
  • CVE-2024-3613 — Warehouse Management System, Vulnerability documented in a SourceCodester PHP warehouse management app.

Key stats

  • Value for money: 4/5

    Rating

  • Varies by listing

    Starting price

  • 10

    Sources

  • Analyzed

  • Value for money: 4/5. Cheaper than average marketplaces
  • Ease of use: 4/5. Buyers call it an amazing marketplace
  • Feature depth: 3/5. Broad categories, smaller catalog than CodeCanyon
  • Support quality: 2/5. Trustpilot support complaints reported
  • Security posture: 2/5. No security page; sold scripts have CVEs
  • 2nd biggest Marketplace rank code marketplace traffic, per Reddit devs
  • 24–72h Seller approval time per author reports
  • No Free tier pay per item, no subscription
  • $0 raised Funding no funding rounds, per Tracxn

Pricing

Pay per item

Varies by listing

  • Buy with Codester Credit, card, or PayPal
  • No subscription required
  • Sellers list after 24–72h approval

Security

Marketplace judged legit by Scamadviser, but scripts sold under the Codester/SourceCodester name have documented CVEs and the site publishes no security page.

  • CVE-2024-5523 — SQL injection (CWE-89)High-severity SQL injection in a Codester-vendor product, published May 31, 2024.⁸
  • SourceCodester app file upload flawsUnrestricted file upload vulnerabilities reported in PHP apps distributed via SourceCodester.
  • CVE-2024-3613 — Warehouse Management SystemVulnerability documented in a SourceCodester PHP warehouse management app.

What users say

Buyers praise prices and the marketplace experience, sellers note traffic far below CodeCanyon, and Trustpilot carries support complaints.

“This is my first review ever but this is an Amazing Marketplace!”
Trustpilot reviewer
“Unfortunately none have the kind of traffic codecanyon has. Codester is the second biggest”
Reddit, r/webdev
“Then there are the complaints from people not getting support”
Trustpilot reviewer

Alternatives

Compare Codester with each alternative.

  • GitHub open-source

    Guess: free open-source repos beat paid scripts for standard features.

Full analysis

Based on 25+ public sources; some results conflate Codester (marketplace) with Codesters, a separate education product.

Legit budget marketplace for scripts & app templates — cheap with fast approvals, but weak support, low seller traffic, unvetted code.

Methodology

Based on 25+ public sources; some results conflate Codester (marketplace) with Codesters, a separate education product.

Sources

  1. Codester Reviews | Read Customer Service Reviews of codester.comtrustpilot.com
    review
  2. Codester Review - Small, but Mighty, Themes & Plugins Marketplacewplift.com
    review
  3. Codester Review – Is it the Best Marketplace for Web Dev Resources?wpneon.com
    review
  4. Reddit: Is anyone selling on Mojo Marketplace, or it's dead? And seems so is Codester.reddit.com
    review
  5. codester.com Reviews | Scamadviserscamadviser.com
    review
  6. CodeCanyon vs Codester 2026: Honest Comparisonsellmycode.co
    news
  7. Codester CVEs and Security Vulnerabilities - OpenCVEapp.opencve.io
    security
  8. CVE-2024-5523 — CVE Detail | CyberStrikecyberstrike.io
    security
  9. Getting Started | Codester (About)codester.com
    official
  10. Sell Digital Products on Codestercodester.com
    official

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