WordPress plugin comparison
Code Block vs Custom Code
At a glance
- Code Block has more active installs: 200+, against 100+ for Custom Code.
- On a typical day, Custom Code is downloaded about 24 times, Code Block about 14.
- Code Block has no reviews yet.
- Code Block was updated more recently: Nov 5, 2026, against Nov 1, 2026 for Custom Code.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Custom Code has been around longer: since 2014, against 2025 for Code Block.
Line by line
Code Block leads on 3 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Code Block |  Custom Code |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #11,473 | #14,351 |
| Active installs | 200+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 411 | 838 |
| Rating | No ratings | 4.0(4) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.33 | ×0.35 |
| Last release | 4 days ago | 7 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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