Code Manager vs Rich Text Editor (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Code Manager has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 8 reviews) and leads in active installations (500 vs 60). Both are free WordPress plugins. Code Manager has accumulated 85K+ total downloads while Rich Text Editor has 74K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Code Manager | Rich Text Editor | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.9/5 | ◄ | 3.2/5 |
| Total Reviews | 8 | ► | 22 |
| Active Installs | 500 | ◄ | 60 |
| Total Downloads | 85K+ | ◄ | 74K+ |
| Support Resolution | 0% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 days ago | ◄ | 9 years ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2014 | |
| Age | 11 years | 12 years | |
| WP Requires | false+ | 4.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.0+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.0.46 | 1.0.1 |
Rating
4.9/5Code Manager
◄Rich Text Editor3.2/5
Total Reviews
8Code Manager
►Rich Text Editor22
Active Installs
500Code Manager
◄Rich Text Editor60
Total Downloads
85K+Code Manager
◄Rich Text Editor74K+
Support Resolution
0%Code Manager
Rich Text EditorN/A
Last Updated
3 days agoCode Manager
◄Rich Text Editor9 years ago
First Released
2015Code Manager
Rich Text Editor2014
Age
11 yearsCode Manager
Rich Text Editor12 years
WP Requires
false+Code Manager
Rich Text Editor4.0+
PHP Requires
7.0+Code Manager
Rich Text Editorfalse+
Business Model
FreeCode Manager
Rich Text EditorFree
Latest Version
1.0.46Code Manager
Rich Text Editor1.0.1
Rating Breakdown
Code Manager
4.9/5(8 reviews)
5
88%
4
13%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Rich Text Editor
3.2/5(22 reviews)
5
41%
4
14%
3
5%
2
9%
1
32%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Code Manager or Rich Text Editor more popular?
Code Manager has 500 active installations while Rich Text Editor has 60. Code Manager is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Code Manager or Rich Text Editor?
Code Manager has a 4.9/5 rating from 8 reviews, while Rich Text Editor has a 3.2/5 rating from 22 reviews.
Are Code Manager and Rich Text Editor free?
Code Manager is free and Rich Text Editor is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Code Manager or Rich Text Editor?
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 Manager was last updated 3 days ago and Rich Text Editor was last updated 9 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.