And if not CodePen, then I’m probably using Zed
Zed
High-performance, collaborative code editor built in Rust with multiplayer editing and AI features. Free; team features in preview.
first seen 11 Jun 2026
3mentions
1creators
100%organic
Who actually uses Zed
From tracked mentions across YouTube, podcasts, X and newsletters. Active = mentioned in the last 120 days.
- Kevin Powell1M reach · since 22 Apr 20263×
The receipts
Verbatim quotes, ≤120 characters, linked to the second they were said.
And if not CodePen, then I’m probably using Zed
And if not CodePen, then I’m probably using Zed
Is there a newer or better tool?
No tracked creator has switched away from Zed. Here are the other tools creators reach for in Developer Tools.
Alternatives in Developer Tools
FAQ
Do creators actually use Zed, or is it sponsored?+
Of 3 tracked Zed mentions with receipts, 3 are organic (genuine workflow use) — 100% organic. Every mention is labelled by source, and payment never changes the ranking.
What is Zed?+
High-performance, collaborative code editor built in Rust with multiplayer editing and AI features.
Is Zed free?+
Zed — Free; team features in preview.
Which creators use Zed?+
Creators tracked in the developer tools category — see the receipts on this page.