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CodePen
Online front-end playground for writing and sharing HTML, CSS and JavaScript demos in the browser. Free; Pro from ~$8/month.
first seen 11 Jun 2026
Who actually uses CodePen
From tracked mentions across YouTube, podcasts, X and newsletters. Active = mentioned in the last 120 days.
- Web Dev Simplified1.8M reach · since 10 Mar 202616×
- Kevin Powell1M reach · since 22 Apr 20263×
The receipts
Verbatim quotes, ≤120 characters, linked to the second they were said.
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In most videos, I’m using CodePen these days
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In most videos, I’m using CodePen these days
Linked in the description for CodePen
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In most videos, I’m using CodePen these days
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Is there a newer or better tool?
CodePen is where creators are landing — 1 switched to it and we track none leaving. It still looks like the pick.
Kevin Powell switched to CodePen from VS Code
“In older videos, I was using VS Code”
Alternatives in Developer Tools
FAQ
Do creators actually use CodePen, or is it sponsored?+
Of 18 tracked CodePen mentions with receipts, 18 are organic (genuine workflow use) — 100% organic. Every mention is labelled by source, and payment never changes the ranking.
What is CodePen?+
Online front-end playground for writing and sharing HTML, CSS and JavaScript demos in the browser.
Is CodePen free?+
CodePen — Free; Pro from ~$8/month.
Which creators use CodePen?+
Creators tracked in the developer tools category — see the receipts on this page.