WordPress plugin comparison
Shortcoder vs Code Embed
At a glance
- Shortcoder has more active installs: 100K+, against 10K+ for Code Embed.
- On a typical day, Shortcoder is downloaded about 479 times, Code Embed about 94.
- Shortcoder is rated higher: 4.9 out of 5 from 227 reviews, against 4.4 from 45 reviews.
- Shortcoder was updated more recently: Sep 14, 2026, against Aug 21, 2026 for Code Embed.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Code Embed has been around longer: since 2009, against 2010 for Shortcoder.
Line by line
Shortcoder leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Shortcoder |  Code Embed |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #431 | #1,492 |
| Active installs | 100K+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 15.2K | 3K |
| Rating | 4.9(227) | 4.4(45) |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.14 | ×0.82 |
| Last release | 1 month ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.3 | 7.4 |
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