Code Orange was founded on 25 October 2018 by Bert Blase, the interim mayor of Heerhugowaard.

[3] In 2019, Code Orange participated in the provincial elections in four provinces, but did not win any seats.

[4] The movement also took part in the 2021 general election, but failed to win a seat.

[5][6] Richard de Mos was chosen as its lead candidate.

[5] This article about a Dutch political party is a stub.