WordPress plugin comparison
Code Block Pro vs Code Engine
At a glance
- Code Block Pro has more active installs: 10K+, against 800+ for Code Engine.
- On a typical day, Code Block Pro is downloaded about 71 times, Code Engine about 58.
- Code Engine is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 9 reviews, against 4.8 from 50 reviews.
- Code Engine was updated more recently: Oct 25, 2026, against Aug 15, 2026 for Code Block Pro.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Code Block Pro has been around longer: since 2022, against 2024 for Code Engine.
Line by line
Code Block Pro leads on 4 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Code Block Pro |  Code Engine |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #2,140 | #7,314 |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 800+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 2.2K | 1.7K |
| Rating | 4.8(50) | 5.0(9) |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.86 | ×0.61 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 15 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 | 8.1 |
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