WordPress plugin comparison
Code Engine vs WP Coder
At a glance
- WP Coder has more active installs: 10K+, against 800+ for Code Engine.
- On a typical day, WP Coder is downloaded about 110 times, Code Engine about 58.
- Code Engine is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 9 reviews, against 4.9 from 32 reviews.
- Code Engine was updated more recently: Oct 25, 2026, against Oct 2, 2026 for WP Coder.
- Code Engine is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for WP Coder.
- WP Coder has been around longer: since 2018, against 2024 for Code Engine.
Line by line
WP Coder leads on 4 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Code Engine |  WP Coder |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #7,314 | #1,646 |
| Active installs | 800+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 1.7K | 4K |
| Rating | 5.0(9) | 4.9(32) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.61 | ×0.87 |
| Last release | 14 days ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | 8.1 | 7.4 |
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