WordPress plugin comparison
Code Engine vs PHP Code Widget
At a glance
- PHP Code Widget has more active installs: 70K+, against 800+ for Code Engine.
- On a typical day, PHP Code Widget is downloaded about 74 times, Code Engine about 58.
- Code Engine is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 9 reviews, against 4.7 from 61 reviews.
- Code Engine was updated more recently: Oct 25, 2026, against Mar 30, 2022 for PHP Code Widget.
- Code Engine 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 2024 for Code Engine.
Line by line
Code Engine leads on 4 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Code Engine |  PHP Code Widget |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #7,314 | #573 |
| Active installs | 800+ | 70K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 1.7K | 1.9K |
| Rating | 5.0(9) | 4.7(61) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 5.9.20 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.61 | ×0.01 |
| Last release | 14 days ago | 4 years ago |
| Requires PHP | 8.1 | – |
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