WordPress plugin comparison
CodeColorer vs WPCode
At a glance
- WPCode has more active installs: 3M+, against 1K+ for CodeColorer.
- On a typical day, WPCode is downloaded about 47,989 times, CodeColorer about 25.
- Both are rated 4.9 out of 5.
- WPCode was updated more recently: Oct 29, 2026, against Aug 15, 2026 for CodeColorer.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- CodeColorer has been around longer: since 2007, against 2012 for WPCode.
Line by line
WPCode leads on 5 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  CodeColorer |  WPCode |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #6,496 | #19 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 3M+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 472 | 2M |
| Rating | 4.9(11) | 4.9(1.9K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 63% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.62 | ×3.43 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 11 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 | 7.0 |
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