WordPress plugin comparison
Better File Editor vs Code Block Pro
At a glance
- Code Block Pro has more active installs: 10K+, against 300+ for Better File Editor.
- On a typical day, Code Block Pro is downloaded about 71 times, Better File Editor about 5.
- Code Block Pro is rated higher: 4.8 out of 5 from 50 reviews, against 4.7 from 17 reviews.
- Code Block Pro was updated more recently: Aug 15, 2026, against Oct 18, 2015 for Better File Editor.
- Code Block Pro is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 4.3.34 for Better File Editor.
- Better File Editor has been around longer: since 2009, against 2022 for Code Block Pro.
Line by line
Code Block Pro leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Better File Editor |  Code Block Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #10,265 | #2,140 |
| Active installs | 300+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 91 | 2.2K |
| Rating | 4.7(17) | 4.8(50) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 0% |
| Tested up to | 4.3.34 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×0.86 |
| Last release | 11 years ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.0 |
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