WordPress plugin comparison
WPCode vs PHP Code Widget
At a glance
- WPCode has more active installs: 3M+, against 70K+ for PHP Code Widget.
- On a typical day, WPCode is downloaded about 47,989 times, PHP Code Widget about 71.
- WPCode is rated higher: 4.9 out of 5 from 1,922 reviews, against 4.7 from 61 reviews.
- WPCode was updated more recently: Oct 29, 2026, against Mar 30, 2022 for PHP Code Widget.
- WPCode is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 5.9.20 for PHP Code Widget.
- PHP Code Widget has been around longer: since 2008, against 2012 for WPCode.
Line by line
WPCode leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  WPCode |  PHP Code Widget |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #19 | #573 |
| Active installs | 3M+ | 70K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 2M | 1.9K |
| Rating | 4.9(1.9K) | 4.7(61) |
| Support threads resolved | 63% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 5.9.20 |
| Search multiplier | ×3.43 | ×0.01 |
| Last release | 11 days ago | 4 years ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 | – |
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