WordPress plugin comparison
Code Snippets vs Dark Code
At a glance
- Code Snippets has more active installs: 1M+, against 10+ for Dark Code.
- On a typical day, Code Snippets is downloaded about 19,930 times, Dark Code about 1.
- Dark Code has no reviews yet.
- Code Snippets was updated more recently: Nov 6, 2026, against Jan 21, 2026 for Dark Code.
- Code Snippets is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.8.12 for Dark Code.
- Code Snippets has been around longer: since 2012, against 2022 for Dark Code.
Line by line
Code Snippets leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Code Snippets |  Dark Code |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #31 | #47,108 |
| Active installs | 1M+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 1.5M | 28 |
| Rating | 4.7(510) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | 73% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 6.8.12 |
| Search multiplier | ×4.70 | ×0.08 |
| Last release | 3 days ago | 9 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.0 |
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