WordPress plugin comparison
WPCode vs Simple Code Block
At a glance
- WPCode has more active installs: 3M+, against 200+ for Simple Code Block.
- On a typical day, WPCode is downloaded about 47,989 times, Simple Code Block about 4.
- Both are rated 4.9 out of 5.
- WPCode was updated more recently: Oct 29, 2026, against Jan 8, 2020 for Simple Code Block.
- WPCode is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 5.3.27 for Simple Code Block.
- WPCode has been around longer: since 2012, against 2018 for Simple Code Block.
Line by line
WPCode leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  WPCode |  Simple Code Block |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #19 | #12,055 |
| Active installs | 3M+ | 200+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 2M | 100 |
| Rating | 4.9(1.9K) | 4.9(9) |
| Support threads resolved | 63% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 5.3.27 |
| Search multiplier | ×3.43 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 11 days ago | 6 years ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 | 5.2.4 |
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