How to embed PHP scripts in WordPress content?

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I’m trying to show users’ countries on my WordPress site using PHP. But when I put PHP code in a page or post, it doesn’t work. Is there a way to make PHP run in WordPress content?

Here’s a simple example of what I want to do:

function get_user_location() {
    $ip = $_SERVER['REMOTE_ADDR'];
    $api_url = 'https://ipapi.co/' . $ip . '/json/';
    $response = file_get_contents($api_url);
    $data = json_decode($response, true);
    return $data['country_name'] ?? 'Unknown';
}

$user_country = get_user_location();
echo 'You are from: ' . $user_country;

How can I make this work in WordPress pages? Any help would be great!

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hey, i’ve dealt with this before! u could try using a plugin like ‘Insert PHP Code Snippet’ or ‘PHP Everywhere’. they let u add PHP to ur posts n pages easily. just install, activate, and use their shortcodes. works like a charm for wat ur trying to do. good luck!

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WordPress does not allow direct execution of PHP in posts or pages because of security concerns. Instead, you can embed PHP code through a custom shortcode. One way to do this is to add a function to your theme’s functions.php file or a custom plugin that handles the PHP logic. For example, create a function that retrieves and returns the user’s country by calling an external API. Then, register this function as a shortcode so that when you add it to your page or post, the PHP code executes correctly. This approach separates your PHP code from your content, enhancing both security and maintainability. It also gives you the flexibility to manage API rate limits or implement caching if needed.