Code Snippets vs Code Embed
Two WordPress plugins head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
These aren’t all alternatives to each other — they do different jobs — so this page compares popularity only, not features.
At a glance
Code Snippets leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #35, ahead of Code Embed at #1,502. Over the last 7 days Code Snippets held its place and Code Embed climbed 1 place. Code Snippets has the largest install base, roughly 100× the next: 1M+ active installs against 10K+ for Code Embed. Ratings: Code Snippets 4.7★ from 509 and Code Embed 4.4★ from 45 reviews.
| Metric | Code Snippets | Code Embed |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #35 ▬ | #1,502 ▲ 1 |
| Active installs | 1M+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 160,113 | — |
| Rating | 4.7★ (509) | 4.4★ (45) |
| Last updated | Sep 2, 2026 | Aug 21, 2026 |
| Current version | 3.10.2 | 2.6.4 |
| Best rank on record | #35 | #1,498 |
| Days in the top 50 | 51 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jun 2012 | Apr 2009 |
| Sites detected by our detector | 0 | 1 |
Highlighted cells mark the strongest figure in each row. Rank and installs are from the latest WordPress.org capture; downloads are the last seven captured days.
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more popular, Code Snippets or Code Embed?
By active installs, Code Snippets: 1M+ sites run it against 10K+ for Code Embed, according to WordPress.org figures captured on September 13, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Code Snippets or Code Embed?
Code Snippets, at #35 on the WordPress.org popular plugins list today, with Code Embed at #1,502. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Are Code Snippets or Code Embed alternatives to each other?
Not all of them. Some of these plugins do different jobs and many sites run more than one. This page compares their popularity, not their features.
Where do these numbers come from?
WordPress.org publishes each plugin’s active install count and its position on the popular list. This site records both every day, along with per-day downloads and ratings, so the charts above show how the plugins have moved over time rather than a single day.