Compact Archives vs PHP Code Widget
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
PHP Code Widget leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #581, ahead of Compact Archives at #5,038. Over the last 7 days PHP Code Widget held its place and Compact Archives slipped 3 places. PHP Code Widget has the largest install base, roughly 35× the next: 70K+ active installs against 2K+ for Compact Archives. Downloads this week: PHP Code Widget 283 and Compact Archives 87. Ratings: Compact Archives 5★ from 9 and PHP Code Widget 4.7★ from 61 reviews.
| Metric | Compact Archives | PHP Code Widget |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #5,038 ▼ 3 | #581 ▬ |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 70K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 87 | 283 |
| Rating | 5★ (9) | 4.7★ (61) |
| Last updated | Feb 16, 2026 | Mar 30, 2022 |
| Current version | 4.1.1 | 2.4 |
| Best rank on record | #5,034 | #541 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | May 2008 | Mar 2008 |
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, Compact Archives or PHP Code Widget?
By active installs, PHP Code Widget: 70K+ sites run it against 2K+ for Compact Archives, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 19, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Compact Archives or PHP Code Widget?
PHP Code Widget, at #581 on the WordPress.org popular plugins list today, with Compact Archives at #5,038. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Are Compact Archives or PHP Code Widget 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.