WordPress plugin comparison
Better File Editor vs Code Snippets
At a glance
- Code Snippets has more active installs: 1M+, against 300+ for Better File Editor.
- On a typical day, Code Snippets is downloaded about 19,930 times, Better File Editor about 5.
- Both are rated 4.7 out of 5.
- Code Snippets was updated more recently: Nov 6, 2026, against Oct 18, 2015 for Better File Editor.
- Code Snippets 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 2012 for Code Snippets.
Line by line
Code Snippets leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Better File Editor |  Code Snippets |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #10,265 | #31 |
| Active installs | 300+ | 1M+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 91 | 1.5M |
| Rating | 4.7(17) | 4.7(510) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 73% |
| Tested up to | 4.3.34 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×4.70 |
| Last release | 11 years ago | 3 days ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.4 |
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