WordPress plugin comparison
Code Block Pro vs PHP Code Widget
At a glance
- PHP Code Widget has more active installs: 70K+, against 10K+ for Code Block Pro.
- Code Block Pro is rated higher: 4.8 out of 5 from 50 reviews, against 4.7 from 61 reviews.
- Code Block Pro was updated more recently: Aug 15, 2026, against Mar 30, 2022 for PHP Code Widget.
- Code Block Pro is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 5.9.20 for PHP Code Widget.
- PHP Code Widget has been around longer: since 2008, against 2022 for Code Block Pro.
Line by line
Code Block Pro leads on 5 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Code Block Pro |  PHP Code Widget |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #2,140 | #573 |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 70K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 2.2K | 1.9K |
| Rating | 4.8(50) | 4.7(61) |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 5.9.20 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.86 | ×0.01 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 4 years ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 | – |
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