WordPress plugin comparison
Cipher vs Code Snippets
At a glance
- Code Snippets has more active installs: 1M+, against 10+ for Cipher.
- On a typical day, Code Snippets is downloaded about 18,363 times, Cipher about 2.
- Code Snippets is rated higher: 4.7 out of 5 from 510 reviews, against 4.0 from 2 reviews.
- Code Snippets was updated more recently: Nov 6, 2026, against Mar 26, 2023 for Cipher.
- Code Snippets is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.1.16 for Cipher.
Line by line
Code Snippets leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Cipher |  Code Snippets |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #47,482 | #31 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 1M+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 43 | 1.5M |
| Rating | 4.0(2) | 4.7(510) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 73% |
| Tested up to | 6.1.16 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.01 | ×4.70 |
| Last release | 3 years ago | 2 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6.20 | 7.4 |
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