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Add Code To Head vs WP_CodeShield
At a glance
- Add Code To Head has more active installs: 2K+, against 20+ for WP_CodeShield.
- On a typical day, Add Code To Head is downloaded about 26 times, WP_CodeShield about 2.
- WP_CodeShield has no reviews yet.
- Add Code To Head was updated more recently: Apr 23, 2026, against Feb 4, 2008 for WP_CodeShield.
- Add Code To Head is tested with a newer WordPress: 6.9.11, against 2.3.1 for WP_CodeShield.
- WP_CodeShield has been around longer: since 2008, against 2012 for Add Code To Head.
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Add Code To Head leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Add Code To Head |  WP_CodeShield |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #4,227 | #27,807 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 20+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 528 | 38 |
| Rating | 5.0(2) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 6.9.11 | 2.3.1 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.59 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 6 months ago | 19 years ago |
| Requires PHP | 8.0 | – |
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