WordPress plugin comparison
Code Engine vs PHP Compatibility Checker
At a glance
- PHP Compatibility Checker has more active installs: 200K+, against 800+ for Code Engine.
- On a typical day, PHP Compatibility Checker is downloaded about 438 times, Code Engine about 58.
- Code Engine is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 9 reviews, against 2.7 from 131 reviews.
- Code Engine was updated more recently: Oct 25, 2026, against Jul 20, 2026 for PHP Compatibility Checker.
- Code Engine is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.4.14 for PHP Compatibility Checker.
- PHP Compatibility Checker has been around longer: since 2016, against 2024 for Code Engine.
Line by line
Code Engine leads on 4 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Code Engine |  PHP Compatibility Checker |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #7,314 | #266 |
| Active installs | 800+ | 200K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 1.7K | 21.1K |
| Rating | 5.0(9) | 2.7(131) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 6.4.14 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.61 | ×0.43 |
| Last release | 15 days ago | 3 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 8.1 | 5.6 |
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