Code Embed vs Unfiltered MU
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 #1,499, ahead of Unfiltered MU at #3,879. Over the last 7 days Code Embed climbed 3 places and Unfiltered MU slipped 11 places. Code Embed has the largest install base, roughly 3.3× the next: 10K+ active installs against 3K+ for Unfiltered MU. Downloads this week: Code Embed 659 and Unfiltered MU 235. Ratings: Code Embed 4.4★ from 45 and Unfiltered MU 4.9★ from 14 reviews.
| Metric | Code Embed | Unfiltered MU |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #1,499 ▲ 3 | #3,879 ▼ 11 |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 3K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 659 | 235 |
| Rating | 4.4★ (45) | 4.9★ (14) |
| Last updated | Aug 21, 2026 | Dec 20, 2018 |
| Current version | 2.6.4 | 1.3.1 |
| Best rank on record | #1,498 | #3,865 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Apr 2009 | May 2008 |
| Sites detected by our detector | 1 | 0 |
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 Embed or Unfiltered MU?
By active installs, Code Embed: 10K+ sites run it against 3K+ for Unfiltered MU, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 17, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Code Embed or Unfiltered MU?
Code Embed, at #1,499 on the WordPress.org popular plugins list today, with Unfiltered MU at #3,879. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Are Code Embed or Unfiltered MU 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.