WordPress plugin comparison
Add Code To Head vs Code Embed
At a glance
- Code Embed has more active installs: 10K+, against 2K+ for Add Code To Head.
- On a typical day, Code Embed is downloaded about 93 times, Add Code To Head about 26.
- Add Code To Head is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews, against 4.4 from 45 reviews.
- Code Embed was updated more recently: Aug 21, 2026, against Apr 23, 2026 for Add Code To Head.
- Code Embed is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.9.11 for Add Code To Head.
- Code Embed has been around longer: since 2009, against 2012 for Add Code To Head.
Line by line
Code Embed leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Add Code To Head |  Code Embed |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #4,227 | #1,491 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 542 | 3K |
| Rating | 5.0(2) | 4.4(45) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 6.9.11 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.60 | ×0.82 |
| Last release | 6 months ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 8.0 | 7.4 |
From WordPress.org's public data, refreshed every night. Downloads are WordPress.org's official daily figures for the last 30 days.
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