WordPress plugin comparison
Insert Code Lite vs Code Embed
At a glance
- Code Embed has more active installs: 10K+, against 70+ for Insert Code Lite.
- On a typical day, Code Embed is downloaded about 94 times, Insert Code Lite about 3.
- Insert Code Lite is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews, against 4.4 from 45 reviews.
- Code Embed was updated more recently: Aug 21, 2026, against Dec 4, 2018 for Insert Code Lite.
- Code Embed is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 5.0.31 for Insert Code Lite.
- Code Embed has been around longer: since 2009, against 2014 for Insert Code Lite.
Line by line
Code Embed leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Insert Code Lite |  Code Embed |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #18,822 | #1,492 |
| Active installs | 70+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 74 | 3K |
| Rating | 5.0(2) | 4.4(45) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 5.0.31 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×0.82 |
| Last release | 8 years ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.4 |
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