WordPress plugin comparison
Code Block vs WP-Gistpen
At a glance
- Code Block has more active installs: 200+, against 10+ for WP-Gistpen.
- On a typical day, Code Block is downloaded about 14 times, WP-Gistpen about 2.
- Code Block has no reviews yet.
- Code Block was updated more recently: Nov 5, 2026, against Apr 26, 2020 for WP-Gistpen.
- Code Block is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 5.2.30 for WP-Gistpen.
- WP-Gistpen has been around longer: since 2014, against 2025 for Code Block.
Line by line
Code Block leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Code Block |  WP-Gistpen |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #11,473 | #48,450 |
| Active installs | 200+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 394 | 63 |
| Rating | No ratings | 5.0(1) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 5.2.30 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.33 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 4 days ago | 6 years ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 5.4 |
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