Head-to-head · October 2026
Code Block vs WPCode
WPCode comes out ahead, winning 7 of 7 head-to-head checks against Code Block.
Code Block
This plugin uses Prism.js and a port of the beautiful Atom One Dark code theme with the Fira Code font.
WPCode
WPCode (formerly known as Insert Headers and Footers by WPBeginner) is the most popular code snippets plugin…
| Metric | Code Block | WPCode |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 10+ | 3M+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 49 | 1.7M |
| Download trend | -37.2% | -11.1% |
| Rating | — | 4.9/5 |
| Reviews | 0 | 1,912 |
| Health score | 23/100 | 94/100 |
| Last updated | 6 years ago | 2 weeks ago |
| Tested up to | WP 5.5.23 | WP 7.1.3 |
| Support resolved | — | 67% |
| Requires PHP | Any | 7.0+ |
| First released | Oct 2020 | Jul 2012 |
Daily downloads, last 90 days
Code BlockWPCode
Choose Code Block if…
You prefer its feature set and workflow — it holds its own on the fundamentals.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 6 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.5 (latest is 7.1)
Choose WPCode if…
You care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend.
- One of the most-used plugins on the web — 3M+ active sites
- Loved by users — 4.9/5 from 1,912 reviews
- Actively developed — last update 2 weeks ago
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
Both compete in: code
FAQ
Code Block vs WPCode: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 25, 2026
Which is better, Code Block or WPCode?
WPCode comes out ahead, winning 7 of 7 head-to-head checks against Code Block. Choose WPCode if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend.
Is Code Block more popular than WPCode?
WPCode is the more popular of the two with 3M+ active installs, compared with 10+ for Code Block.
Can I use Code Block and WPCode together?
Both plugins cover code, so most sites only need one. Running two plugins that do the same job can cause conflicts and slow your site down — pick the one that fits best and remove the other.
Are Code Block and WPCode free?
Yes. Both are free to download from the official WordPress.org plugin directory. Either may also offer paid upgrades from its developer.
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