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Code Snippets vs CSS & JavaScript Toolbox (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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CSS & JavaScript Toolbox

CSS & JavaScript Toolbox

4.7(85)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 5 months 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 10K+). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Code Snippets has accumulated 19M+ total downloads while CSS & JavaScript Toolbox has 536K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Code Snippets
CSS & JavaScript Toolbox4.7/5
Total Reviews
497Code Snippets
◄
CSS & JavaScript Toolbox85
Active Installs
1.0M+Code Snippets
◄
CSS & JavaScript Toolbox10K+
Total Downloads
19M+Code Snippets
◄
CSS & JavaScript Toolbox536K+
Support Resolution
91%Code Snippets
CSS & JavaScript ToolboxN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoCode Snippets
◄
CSS & JavaScript Toolbox5 months ago
First Released
2012Code Snippets
CSS & JavaScript Toolbox2011
Age
14 yearsCode Snippets
CSS & JavaScript Toolbox15 years
WP Requires
5.0+Code Snippets
CSS & JavaScript Toolbox5.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+Code Snippets
CSS & JavaScript Toolbox7.4.0+
Business Model
Free + PremiumCode Snippets
CSS & JavaScript ToolboxFree
Latest Version
3.9.5Code Snippets
CSS & JavaScript Toolbox12.0.6

Rating Breakdown

Code Snippets

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

CSS & JavaScript Toolbox

4.7/5(85 reviews)
5
89%
4
2%
3
2%
2
2%
1
4%

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.

CSS & JavaScript Toolbox Reviews

by joshuarg007

Great additional components for Elementor

Great plugin! This topic was modified 3 years, 10 months ago by joshuarg007. This topic was modified 3 years, 10 months ago by joshuarg007.

by ads

Thank you

Thank you. This topic was modified 4 years, 3 months ago by ads.

by cablop

Good plugin, it used to be much better before the nerfing, tho

It is a good plugin for your average needs. It used to be much better in the past, but they removed features in the free version that other similar plugins still offer for free.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Code Snippets or CSS & JavaScript Toolbox more popular?
Code Snippets has 1.0M+ active installations while CSS & JavaScript Toolbox has 10K+. Code Snippets is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Code Snippets or CSS & JavaScript Toolbox?
Code Snippets has a 4.7/5 rating from 497 reviews, while CSS & JavaScript Toolbox has a 4.7/5 rating from 85 reviews.
Are Code Snippets and CSS & JavaScript Toolbox free?
Code Snippets is free + premium and CSS & JavaScript Toolbox is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Code Snippets or CSS & JavaScript Toolbox?
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 CSS & JavaScript Toolbox was last updated 5 months ago.

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