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Code Snippets vs Root Relative URLs (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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Root Relative URLs

Root Relative URLs

2.9(20)

6.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 8 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 6.0K+). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Code Snippets has accumulated 19M+ total downloads while Root Relative URLs has 77K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Code Snippets
◄
Root Relative URLs2.9/5
Total Reviews
497Code Snippets
◄
Root Relative URLs20
Active Installs
1.0M+Code Snippets
◄
Root Relative URLs6.0K+
Total Downloads
19M+Code Snippets
◄
Root Relative URLs77K+
Support Resolution
91%Code Snippets
Root Relative URLsN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoCode Snippets
◄
Root Relative URLs8 years ago
First Released
2012Code Snippets
Root Relative URLs2011
Age
14 yearsCode Snippets
Root Relative URLs15 years
WP Requires
5.0+Code Snippets
Root Relative URLs3.2.1+
PHP Requires
7.4+Code Snippets
Root Relative URLsfalse+
Business Model
Free + PremiumCode Snippets
Root Relative URLsFree
Latest Version
3.9.5Code Snippets
Root Relative URLs2.3

Rating Breakdown

Code Snippets

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

Root Relative URLs

2.9/5(20 reviews)
5
40%
4
0%
3
10%
2
10%
1
40%

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.

Root Relative URLs Reviews

by casper

Love the idea BUT

Unfortunately this is incompatible with Ninja Forms’ recaptcha; it breaks the Ajax call. I would personally love to see WordPress adopt a root-relative philosophy because I think absolute URLs are st

by Nurgiel

This is wrong…

You shouldn’t use this plugin, it will break everything. Enjoy the hell.

by nickkeenan

This is not a good strategy for site deployment

This is just not a good idea for the long term health of a site’s database. There’s a number of great database migration tools – including hosting tools – that should be used when transitioning a sit

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Code Snippets or Root Relative URLs more popular?
Code Snippets has 1.0M+ active installations while Root Relative URLs has 6.0K+. Code Snippets is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Code Snippets or Root Relative URLs?
Code Snippets has a 4.7/5 rating from 497 reviews, while Root Relative URLs has a 2.9/5 rating from 20 reviews.
Are Code Snippets and Root Relative URLs free?
Code Snippets is free + premium and Root Relative URLs is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Code Snippets or Root Relative URLs?
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 Root Relative URLs was last updated 8 years ago.

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