WordPress plugin comparison
Code Block Pro vs Preserve Code Formatting
Code Block Pro
by Kevin Batdorf
10K+ installs4.8
Preserve Code Formatting
by Scott Reilly
400+ installs4.7
At a glance
- Code Block Pro has more active installs: 10K+, against 400+ for Preserve Code Formatting.
- On a typical day, Code Block Pro is downloaded about 71 times, Preserve Code Formatting about 9.
- Code Block Pro is rated higher: 4.8 out of 5 from 50 reviews, against 4.7 from 3 reviews.
- Code Block Pro was updated more recently: Aug 15, 2026, against Aug 15, 2025 for Preserve Code Formatting.
- Code Block Pro is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.8.12 for Preserve Code Formatting.
- Preserve Code Formatting has been around longer: since 2005, against 2022 for Code Block Pro.
Line by line
Code Block Pro leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric | Code Block Pro | Preserve Code Formatting |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #2,140 | #9,574 |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 400+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 2.2K | 188 |
| Rating | 4.8(50) | 4.7(3) |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 6.8.12 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.86 | ×0.24 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 1 year ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 | – |
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