WordPress plugin comparison
Code Widget vs Code Embed
At a glance
- Code Embed has more active installs: 10K+, against 3K+ for Code Widget.
- On a typical day, Code Embed is downloaded about 94 times, Code Widget about 16.
- Code Widget is rated higher: 4.9 out of 5 from 35 reviews, against 4.4 from 45 reviews.
- Code Embed was updated more recently: Aug 21, 2026, against Jun 11, 2022 for Code Widget.
- Code Embed is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.1.0 for Code Widget.
- Code Embed has been around longer: since 2009, against 2018 for Code Widget.
Line by line
Code Embed leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Code Widget |  Code Embed |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #3,744 | #1,491 |
| Active installs | 3K+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 372 | 2.9K |
| Rating | 4.9(35) | 4.4(45) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 6.1.0 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.01 | ×0.82 |
| Last release | 4 years ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 | 7.4 |
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