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Code Block Pro vs Variable Column Block
At a glance
- Code Block Pro has more active installs: 10K+, against 80+ for Variable Column Block.
- On a typical day, Code Block Pro is downloaded about 71 times, Variable Column Block about 8.
- Code Block Pro is rated higher: 4.8 out of 5 from 50 reviews, against 3.0 from 5 reviews.
- Code Block Pro was updated more recently: Aug 15, 2026, against Jan 2, 2023 for Variable Column Block.
- Code Block Pro is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.1.16 for Variable Column Block.
- Variable Column Block has been around longer: since 2018, against 2022 for Code Block Pro.
Line by line
Code Block Pro leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Code Block Pro |  Variable Column Block |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #2,140 | #17,553 |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 80+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 2.2K | 167 |
| Rating | 4.8(50) | 3.0(5) |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 6.1.16 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.86 | ×0.01 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 3 years ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 | 8.0 |
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