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Code Snippets vs PHP Browser Detection (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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PHP Browser Detection

PHP Browser Detection

4.1(16)

600 active installs

Free

Updated 10 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 600). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Code Snippets has accumulated 19M+ total downloads while PHP Browser Detection has 46K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Code Snippets
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PHP Browser Detection4.1/5
Total Reviews
497Code Snippets
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PHP Browser Detection16
Active Installs
1.0M+Code Snippets
◄
PHP Browser Detection600
Total Downloads
19M+Code Snippets
◄
PHP Browser Detection46K+
Support Resolution
91%Code Snippets
PHP Browser DetectionN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoCode Snippets
◄
PHP Browser Detection10 years ago
First Released
2012Code Snippets
PHP Browser Detection2010
Age
14 yearsCode Snippets
PHP Browser Detection16 years
WP Requires
5.0+Code Snippets
PHP Browser Detectionfalse+
PHP Requires
7.4+Code Snippets
PHP Browser Detectionfalse+
Business Model
Free + PremiumCode Snippets
PHP Browser DetectionFree
Latest Version
3.9.5Code Snippets
PHP Browser Detection3.1.8

Rating Breakdown

Code Snippets

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

PHP Browser Detection

4.1/5(16 reviews)
5
63%
4
19%
3
0%
2
6%
1
13%

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.

PHP Browser Detection Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Code Snippets or PHP Browser Detection more popular?
Code Snippets has 1.0M+ active installations while PHP Browser Detection has 600. Code Snippets is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Code Snippets or PHP Browser Detection?
Code Snippets has a 4.7/5 rating from 497 reviews, while PHP Browser Detection has a 4.1/5 rating from 16 reviews.
Are Code Snippets and PHP Browser Detection free?
Code Snippets is free + premium and PHP Browser Detection is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Code Snippets or PHP Browser Detection?
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 PHP Browser Detection was last updated 10 years ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.