GenerateWP Embed 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 Embed leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,496, ahead of GenerateWP Embed at #22,542. Over the last 7 days Code Embed slipped 2 places and GenerateWP Embed climbed 40 places. Code Embed has the largest install base, roughly 250× the next: 10K+ active installs against 40+ for GenerateWP Embed. Downloads this week: Code Embed 799 and GenerateWP Embed 26. Ratings: GenerateWP Embed 5★ from 1 and Code Embed 4.4★ from 45 reviews.
| Metric | GenerateWP Embed | Code Embed |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #22,542 ▲ 40 | #1,496 ▼ 2 |
| Active installs | 40+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 26 | 799 |
| Rating | 5★ (1) | 4.4★ (45) |
| Last updated | Jul 6, 2019 | Aug 21, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.5 | 2.6.4 |
| Best rank on record | #20,876 | #1,493 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Feb 2015 | 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, GenerateWP Embed or Code Embed?
By active installs, Code Embed: 10K+ sites run it against 40+ for GenerateWP Embed, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 30, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, GenerateWP Embed or Code Embed?
Code Embed, at #1,496 on the WordPress.org popular plugins list today, with GenerateWP Embed at #22,542. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Are GenerateWP Embed 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.