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Code Embed vs WP_CodeShield
At a glance
- Code Embed has more active installs: 10K+, against 20+ for WP_CodeShield.
- On a typical day, Code Embed is downloaded about 93 times, WP_CodeShield about 2.
- WP_CodeShield has no reviews yet.
- Code Embed was updated more recently: Aug 21, 2026, against Feb 4, 2008 for WP_CodeShield.
- Code Embed 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 2009 for Code Embed.
Line by line
Code Embed leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Code Embed |  WP_CodeShield |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #1,491 | #27,807 |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 20+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 3K | 40 |
| Rating | 4.4(45) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 2.3.1 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.82 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 19 years ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | – |
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