WordPress plugin comparison
Code Block Pro vs Gist GitHub Shortcode
Code Block Pro
by Kevin Batdorf
10K+ installs4.8
Gist GitHub Shortcode
by Claudio Sanches
200+ installs5.0
At a glance
- Code Block Pro has more active installs: 10K+, against 200+ for Gist GitHub Shortcode.
- On a typical day, Code Block Pro is downloaded about 71 times, Gist GitHub Shortcode about 5.
- Gist GitHub Shortcode is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews, against 4.8 from 50 reviews.
- Code Block Pro was updated more recently: Aug 15, 2026, against Aug 10, 2020 for Gist GitHub Shortcode.
- Code Block Pro is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 5.5.24 for Gist GitHub Shortcode.
- Gist GitHub Shortcode has been around longer: since 2012, against 2022 for Code Block Pro.
Line by line
Code Block Pro leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric | Code Block Pro | Gist GitHub Shortcode |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #2,141 | #12,678 |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 200+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 2.2K | 95 |
| Rating | 4.8(50) | 5.0(6) |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 5.5.24 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.86 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 6 years ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 | – |
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