WordPress plugin comparison
Code Manager vs Custom Code
Code Manager
by Passionate Programmer Peter
500+ installs4.9
Custom Code
by Varni Infotech
100+ installs4.0
At a glance
- Code Manager has more active installs: 500+, against 100+ for Custom Code.
- On a typical day, Code Manager is downloaded about 26 times, Custom Code about 24.
- Code Manager is rated higher: 4.9 out of 5 from 9 reviews, against 4.0 from 4 reviews.
- Custom Code was updated more recently: Nov 1, 2026, against Oct 16, 2026 for Code Manager.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Custom Code has been around longer: since 2014, against 2015 for Code Manager.
Line by line
Code Manager leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric | Code Manager | Custom Code |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #9,028 | #14,344 |
| Active installs | 500+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 1K | 844 |
| Rating | 4.9(9) | 4.0(4) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.55 | ×0.35 |
| Last release | 23 days ago | 7 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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