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Code Snippets vs Byte's PHP Code 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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Byte's PHP Code Widget

Byte's PHP Code Widget

5(1)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 12 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Byte's PHP Code Widget has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Code Snippets leads in active installations (1.0M+ vs 10). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Code Snippets has accumulated 19M+ total downloads while Byte's PHP Code Widget has 2.8K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Code Snippets
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Byte's PHP Code Widget5/5
Total Reviews
497Code Snippets
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Byte's PHP Code Widget1
Active Installs
1.0M+Code Snippets
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Byte's PHP Code Widget10
Total Downloads
19M+Code Snippets
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Byte's PHP Code Widget2.8K+
Support Resolution
91%Code Snippets
Byte's PHP Code WidgetN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoCode Snippets
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Byte's PHP Code Widget12 years ago
First Released
2012Code Snippets
Byte's PHP Code Widget2013
Age
14 yearsCode Snippets
Byte's PHP Code Widget13 years
WP Requires
5.0+Code Snippets
Byte's PHP Code Widget3.4+
PHP Requires
7.4+Code Snippets
Byte's PHP Code Widgetfalse+
Business Model
Free + PremiumCode Snippets
Byte's PHP Code WidgetFree
Latest Version
3.9.5Code Snippets
Byte's PHP Code Widget0.4

Rating Breakdown

Code Snippets

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

Byte's PHP Code Widget

5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
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.

Byte's PHP Code Widget Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Code Snippets or Byte's PHP Code Widget more popular?
Code Snippets has 1.0M+ active installations while Byte's PHP Code Widget has 10. Code Snippets is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Code Snippets or Byte's PHP Code Widget?
Code Snippets has a 4.7/5 rating from 497 reviews, while Byte's PHP Code Widget has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Code Snippets and Byte's PHP Code Widget free?
Code Snippets is free + premium and Byte's PHP Code Widget is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Code Snippets or Byte's PHP Code 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 Byte's PHP Code Widget was last updated 12 years ago.

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