WordPress plugin comparison
Preserve Code Formatting vs WP_CodeShield
At a glance
- Preserve Code Formatting has more active installs: 400+, against 20+ for WP_CodeShield.
- On a typical day, Preserve Code Formatting is downloaded about 9 times, WP_CodeShield about 2.
- WP_CodeShield has no reviews yet.
- Preserve Code Formatting was updated more recently: Aug 15, 2025, against Feb 4, 2008 for WP_CodeShield.
- Preserve Code Formatting is tested with a newer WordPress: 6.8.12, against 2.3.1 for WP_CodeShield.
- Preserve Code Formatting has been around longer: since 2005, against 2008 for WP_CodeShield.
Line by line
Preserve Code Formatting leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Preserve Code Formatting |  WP_CodeShield |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #9,574 | #27,807 |
| Active installs | 400+ | 20+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 188 | 40 |
| Rating | 4.7(3) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 6.8.12 | 2.3.1 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.24 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 1 year ago | 19 years ago |
| Requires PHP | – | – |
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