WordPress plugin comparison
CodePen Embed Block vs Code Embed
At a glance
- Code Embed has more active installs: 10K+, against 600+ for CodePen Embed Block.
- On a typical day, Code Embed is downloaded about 93 times, CodePen Embed Block about 9.
- CodePen Embed Block is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews, against 4.4 from 45 reviews.
- Both were last updated on Aug 21, 2026.
- Code Embed is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.7.11 for CodePen Embed Block.
- Code Embed has been around longer: since 2009, against 2020 for CodePen Embed Block.
Line by line
Code Embed leads on 5 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  CodePen Embed Block |  Code Embed |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #8,415 | #1,491 |
| Active installs | 600+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 213 | 3K |
| Rating | 5.0(2) | 4.4(45) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 6.7.11 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.39 | ×0.82 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.2 | 7.4 |
From WordPress.org's public data, refreshed every night. Downloads are WordPress.org's official daily figures for the last 30 days.
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