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
4mentions
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 20264×
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
And if not CodePen, then I’m probably using Zed
Is there a newer or better tool?
Zed is where creators are landing — 1 switched to it and we track none leaving. It still looks like the pick.
Kevin Powell switched to Zed from VS Code
“In older videos, I was using VS Code”
Alternatives in Developer Tools
FAQ
Do creators actually use Zed, or is it sponsored?+
Of 4 tracked Zed mentions with receipts, 4 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.