WordPress plugin comparison
Cipher vs Code Snippet DM
At a glance
- Code Snippet DM has more active installs: 500+, against 10+ for Cipher.
- On a typical day, Code Snippet DM is downloaded about 8 times, Cipher about 2.
- Code Snippet DM is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews, against 4.0 from 2 reviews.
- Code Snippet DM was updated more recently: Aug 22, 2025, against Mar 26, 2023 for Cipher.
- Code Snippet DM is tested with a newer WordPress: 6.8.12, against 6.1.16 for Cipher.
- Cipher has been around longer: since 2012, against 2018 for Code Snippet DM.
Line by line
Code Snippet DM leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Cipher |  Code Snippet DM |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #47,510 | #9,102 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 500+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 41 | 185 |
| Rating | 4.0(2) | 5.0(4) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 6.1.16 | 6.8.12 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.01 | ×0.26 |
| Last release | 3 years ago | 1 year ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6.20 | 7.4 |
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