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Github Embed vs Code Embed
At a glance
- Code Embed has more active installs: 10K+, against 1K+ for Github Embed.
- On a typical day, Code Embed is downloaded about 94 times, Github Embed about 21.
- Code Embed is rated higher: 4.4 out of 5 from 45 reviews, against 3.9 from 14 reviews.
- Code Embed was updated more recently: Aug 21, 2026, against Aug 13, 2026 for Github Embed.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Code Embed has been around longer: since 2009, against 2013 for Github Embed.
Line by line
Code Embed leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Github Embed |  Code Embed |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #6,940 | #1,491 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 528 | 2.9K |
| Rating | 3.9(14) | 4.4(45) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.56 | ×0.82 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.4 |
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