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VS Code
Free, extensible source-code editor by Microsoft with debugging, Git integration and a large extension marketplace. Free and open-source.
first seen 11 Jun 2026
Who actually uses VS Code
From tracked mentions across YouTube, podcasts, X and newsletters. Active = mentioned in the last 120 days.
- freeCodeCamp.org11.7M reach · since 3 Jun 20261×
- Fireship4.2M reach · since 6 Apr 20261×
- Tech With Tim2.0M reach · since 10 Jun 20261×
- Academind927k reach · since 15 Apr 20261×
- Skill Leap AI331k reach · since 19 Mar 20261×
- Kevin Powelldormant1M reach · since 15 Apr 20268×
- Liam Ottleydormant805k reach · since 12 Feb 20261×
The receipts
Verbatim quotes, ≤120 characters, linked to the second they were said.
My editor: VS Code
VS Code Setup & Docker Extension
My editor: VS Code
My editor: VS Code
In older videos, I was using VS Code
In older videos, I was using VS Code
My editor: VS Code
In older videos, I was using VS Code
same kind of terminal you, for example, also have in Visual Studio Code
My editor: VS Code
Cursor ditches VS Code, but not everyone is happy...
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Build your Claude Code workspace in VS Code
Is there a newer or better tool?
1 tracked creator has moved off VS Code — most to CodePen. The receipts are below — decide for yourself.
Kevin Powell switched away to CodePen
“In older videos, I was using VS Code”
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FAQ
Do creators actually use VS Code, or is it sponsored?+
Of 13 tracked VS Code mentions with receipts, 13 are organic (genuine workflow use) — 100% organic. Every mention is labelled by source, and payment never changes the ranking.
What is VS Code?+
Free, extensible source-code editor by Microsoft with debugging, Git integration and a large extension marketplace.
Is VS Code free?+
VS Code — Free and open-source.
Which creators use VS Code?+
Creators tracked in the developer tools category — see the receipts on this page.