WordPress plugin comparison
Dark Code vs Code Embed
At a glance
- Code Embed has more active installs: 10K+, against 10+ for Dark Code.
- On a typical day, Code Embed is downloaded about 93 times, Dark Code about 1.
- Dark Code has no reviews yet.
- Code Embed was updated more recently: Aug 21, 2026, against Jan 21, 2026 for Dark Code.
- Code Embed is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.8.12 for Dark Code.
- Code Embed has been around longer: since 2009, against 2022 for Dark Code.
Line by line
Code Embed leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Dark Code |  Code Embed |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #47,108 | #1,491 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 28 | 3K |
| Rating | No ratings | 4.4(45) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 6.8.12 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.08 | ×0.82 |
| Last release | 9 months ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 | 7.4 |
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