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Code Snippets vs Post Head Includes (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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Post Head Includes

Post Head Includes

0(0)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 12 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 Post Head Includes has 1.9K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Code Snippets
◄
Post Head IncludesN/A
Total Reviews
497Code Snippets
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Post Head Includes0
Active Installs
1.0M+Code Snippets
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Post Head Includes10
Total Downloads
19M+Code Snippets
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Post Head Includes1.9K+
Support Resolution
91%Code Snippets
Post Head IncludesN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoCode Snippets
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Post Head Includes12 years ago
First Released
2012Code Snippets
Post Head Includes2013
Age
14 yearsCode Snippets
Post Head Includes13 years
WP Requires
5.0+Code Snippets
Post Head Includesfalse+
PHP Requires
7.4+Code Snippets
Post Head Includesfalse+
Business Model
Free + PremiumCode Snippets
Post Head IncludesFree
Latest Version
3.9.5Code Snippets
Post Head Includes0.2.1

Rating Breakdown

Code Snippets

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

Post Head Includes

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.

Post Head Includes Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Code Snippets or Post Head Includes more popular?
Code Snippets has 1.0M+ active installations while Post Head Includes has 10. Code Snippets is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Code Snippets or Post Head Includes?
Code Snippets has a 4.7/5 rating from 497 reviews, while Post Head Includes has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Code Snippets and Post Head Includes free?
Code Snippets is free + premium and Post Head Includes is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Code Snippets or Post Head Includes?
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 Post Head Includes was last updated 12 years ago.

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