WordPress plugin comparison
Code Markup vs Code Embed
At a glance
- Code Embed has more active installs: 10K+, against 200+ for Code Markup.
- On a typical day, Code Embed is downloaded about 94 times, Code Markup about 4.
- Code Markup has no reviews yet.
- Code Embed was updated more recently: Aug 21, 2026, against Apr 14, 2008 for Code Markup.
- Code Embed is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 2.5 for Code Markup.
- Code Markup has been around longer: since 2005, against 2009 for Code Embed.
Line by line
Code Embed leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Code Markup |  Code Embed |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #12,655 | #1,492 |
| Active installs | 200+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 98 | 3K |
| Rating | No ratings | 4.4(45) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 2.5 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×0.82 |
| Last release | 18 years ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.4 |
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