WordPress plugin comparison
Gist GitHub Shortcode vs Pastacode
At a glance
- Pastacode has more active installs: 400+, against 200+ for Gist GitHub Shortcode.
- On a typical day, Pastacode is downloaded about 8 times, Gist GitHub Shortcode about 5.
- Gist GitHub Shortcode is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews, against 4.9 from 14 reviews.
- Pastacode was updated more recently: Mar 12, 2026, against Aug 10, 2020 for Gist GitHub Shortcode.
- Pastacode is tested with a newer WordPress: 6.9.11, against 5.5.24 for Gist GitHub Shortcode.
- Gist GitHub Shortcode has been around longer: since 2012, against 2013 for Pastacode.
Line by line
Pastacode leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Gist GitHub Shortcode |  Pastacode |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #12,665 | #9,611 |
| Active installs | 200+ | 400+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 95 | 211 |
| Rating | 5.0(6) | 4.9(14) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 5.5.24 | 6.9.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×0.41 |
| Last release | 6 years ago | 8 months ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.0 |
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