WordPress plugin comparison
Code Engine vs Code Snippets
At a glance
- Code Snippets has more active installs: 1M+, against 800+ for Code Engine.
- On a typical day, Code Snippets is downloaded about 18,363 times, Code Engine about 58.
- Code Engine is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 9 reviews, against 4.7 from 510 reviews.
- Code Snippets was updated more recently: Nov 6, 2026, against Oct 25, 2026 for Code Engine.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Code Snippets has been around longer: since 2012, against 2024 for Code Engine.
Line by line
Code Snippets leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Code Engine |  Code Snippets |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #7,333 | #31 |
| Active installs | 800+ | 1M+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 1.8K | 1.5M |
| Rating | 5.0(9) | 4.7(510) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 73% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.61 | ×4.70 |
| Last release | 14 days ago | 2 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 8.1 | 7.4 |
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