WordPress plugin comparison
Better File Editor vs WPCode
At a glance
- WPCode has more active installs: 3M+, against 300+ for Better File Editor.
- On a typical day, WPCode is downloaded about 47,989 times, Better File Editor about 5.
- WPCode is rated higher: 4.9 out of 5 from 1,923 reviews, against 4.7 from 17 reviews.
- WPCode was updated more recently: Oct 29, 2026, against Oct 18, 2015 for Better File Editor.
- WPCode 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 WPCode.
Line by line
WPCode leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Better File Editor |  WPCode |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #10,261 | #19 |
| Active installs | 300+ | 3M+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 88 | 2M |
| Rating | 4.7(17) | 4.9(1.9K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 63% |
| Tested up to | 4.3.34 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×3.43 |
| Last release | 11 years ago | 12 days ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.0 |
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