WordPress plugin comparison
Code Embed vs Syntax
At a glance
- Code Embed has more active installs: 10K+, against 10+ for Syntax.
- On a typical day, Code Embed is downloaded about 94 times, Syntax about 1.
- Syntax has no reviews yet.
- Code Embed was updated more recently: Aug 21, 2026, against May 16, 2017 for Syntax.
- Code Embed is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 4.7.39 for Syntax.
- Code Embed has been around longer: since 2009, against 2017 for Syntax.
Line by line
Code Embed leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Code Embed |  Syntax |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #1,492 | #29,517 |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 3K | 32 |
| Rating | 4.4(45) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 4.7.39 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.82 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 9 years ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | – |
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