WordPress plugin comparison
Code Scanner vs Code Embed
At a glance
- Code Embed has more active installs: 10K+, against 10+ for Code Scanner.
- On a typical day, Code Embed is downloaded about 94 times, Code Scanner about 2.
- Code Scanner has no reviews yet.
- Code Embed was updated more recently: Aug 21, 2026, against Feb 15, 2019 for Code Scanner.
- Code Embed is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 5.1.0 for Code Scanner.
- Code Embed has been around longer: since 2009, against 2018 for Code Scanner.
Line by line
Code Embed leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Code Scanner |  Code Embed |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #43,269 | #1,492 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 32 | 3K |
| Rating | No ratings | 4.4(45) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 5.1.0 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×0.82 |
| Last release | 7 years ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 | 7.4 |
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