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Code Snippets vs Aside Widget (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Code Snippets

Code Snippets

4.7(497)

1.0M+ active installs

Free + Premium

Updated 1 month ago
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Aside Widget

Aside Widget

0(0)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 14 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Code Snippets has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 497 reviews) and leads in active installations (1.0M+ vs 10). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Code Snippets has accumulated 19M+ total downloads while Aside Widget has 3.8K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Code Snippets
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Aside WidgetN/A
Total Reviews
497Code Snippets
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Aside Widget0
Active Installs
1.0M+Code Snippets
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Aside Widget10
Total Downloads
19M+Code Snippets
◄
Aside Widget3.8K+
Support Resolution
91%Code Snippets
Aside WidgetN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoCode Snippets
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Aside Widget14 years ago
First Released
2012Code Snippets
Aside Widget2010
Age
14 yearsCode Snippets
Aside Widget16 years
WP Requires
5.0+Code Snippets
Aside Widget2.8+
PHP Requires
7.4+Code Snippets
Aside Widgetfalse+
Business Model
Free + PremiumCode Snippets
Aside WidgetFree
Latest Version
3.9.5Code Snippets
Aside Widget0.9

Rating Breakdown

Code Snippets

4.7/5(497 reviews)
5
89%
4
2%
3
1%
2
1%
1
6%

Aside Widget

0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Code Snippets Reviews

by tibornebel

Very usefull

I dont need to add a child theme to edit functions.php

by mawuart

Essential tool for safe and flexible WordPress development

I’ve been using Code Snippets extensively while building custom functionality for my WooCommerce setup, and it has become an essential tool in my workflow. It provides a clean, safe, and structured

by Sharonq

Better than editing functions php

If you use php by copy pasting and don’t have the skills for creating your own functions php this plugin is essential – its on every one of my site.

Aside Widget Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Code Snippets or Aside Widget more popular?
Code Snippets has 1.0M+ active installations while Aside Widget has 10. Code Snippets is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Code Snippets or Aside Widget?
Code Snippets has a 4.7/5 rating from 497 reviews, while Aside Widget has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Code Snippets and Aside Widget free?
Code Snippets is free + premium and Aside Widget is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Code Snippets or Aside Widget?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Code Snippets was last updated 1 month ago and Aside Widget was last updated 14 years ago.

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