WordPress plugin comparison
CodeMirror for Post Editor vs Kadence Blocks
At a glance
- Kadence Blocks has more active installs: 600K+, against 10+ for CodeMirror for Post Editor.
- On a typical day, Kadence Blocks is downloaded about 16,225 times, CodeMirror for Post Editor about 1.
- CodeMirror for Post Editor is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review, against 4.8 from 334 reviews.
- Kadence Blocks was updated more recently: Nov 5, 2026, against Apr 15, 2014 for CodeMirror for Post Editor.
- Kadence Blocks is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 3.9.40 for CodeMirror for Post Editor.
- CodeMirror for Post Editor has been around longer: since 2013, against 2018 for Kadence Blocks.
Line by line
Kadence Blocks leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  CodeMirror for Post Editor |  Kadence Blocks |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #33,387 | #101 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 600K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 27 | 1.5M |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | 4.8(334) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 72% |
| Tested up to | 3.9.40 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×3.72 |
| Last release | 12 years ago | 4 days ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.4 |
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