WordPress plugin comparison
WPCode vs WP_CodeShield
At a glance
- WPCode has more active installs: 3M+, against 20+ for WP_CodeShield.
- On a typical day, WPCode is downloaded about 47,989 times, WP_CodeShield about 2.
- WP_CodeShield has no reviews yet.
- WPCode was updated more recently: Oct 29, 2026, against Feb 4, 2008 for WP_CodeShield.
- WPCode is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 2.3.1 for WP_CodeShield.
- WP_CodeShield has been around longer: since 2008, against 2012 for WPCode.
Line by line
WPCode leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  WPCode |  WP_CodeShield |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #19 | #27,844 |
| Active installs | 3M+ | 20+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 2M | 38 |
| Rating | 4.9(1.9K) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | 63% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 2.3.1 |
| Search multiplier | ×3.43 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 11 days ago | 19 years ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 | – |
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