WordPress plugin comparison
Side by Side vs Code Embed
At a glance
- Code Embed has more active installs: 10K+, against 20+ for Side by Side.
- On a typical day, Code Embed is downloaded about 93 times, Side by Side about 1.
- Side by Side is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews, against 4.4 from 45 reviews.
- Code Embed was updated more recently: Aug 21, 2026, against Nov 14, 2017 for Side by Side.
- Code Embed is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 4.8.34 for Side by Side.
- Code Embed has been around longer: since 2009, against 2015 for Side by Side.
Line by line
Code Embed leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Side by Side |  Code Embed |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #26,211 | #1,491 |
| Active installs | 20+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 26 | 3K |
| Rating | 5.0(2) | 4.4(45) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 4.8.34 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×0.82 |
| Last release | 9 years ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.4 |
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