WordPress plugin comparison
Code Block Pro vs Pastacode
At a glance
- Code Block Pro has more active installs: 10K+, against 400+ for Pastacode.
- On a typical day, Code Block Pro is downloaded about 71 times, Pastacode about 8.
- Pastacode is rated higher: 4.9 out of 5 from 14 reviews, against 4.8 from 50 reviews.
- Code Block Pro was updated more recently: Aug 15, 2026, against Mar 12, 2026 for Pastacode.
- Code Block Pro is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.9.11 for Pastacode.
- Pastacode has been around longer: since 2013, against 2022 for Code Block Pro.
Line by line
Code Block Pro leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Code Block Pro |  Pastacode |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #2,140 | #9,611 |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 400+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 2.2K | 211 |
| Rating | 4.8(50) | 4.9(14) |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 6.9.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.86 | ×0.41 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 8 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 | 7.0 |
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