Code Snippets vs WP PHP Version Display (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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WP PHP Version Display

WP PHP Version Display

5(1)

3.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 11 months ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, WP PHP Version Display has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Code Snippets leads in active installations (1.0M+ vs 3.0K+). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Code Snippets has accumulated 19M+ total downloads while WP PHP Version Display has 20K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Code Snippets
WP PHP Version Display5/5
Total Reviews
497Code Snippets
WP PHP Version Display1
Active Installs
1.0M+Code Snippets
WP PHP Version Display3.0K+
Total Downloads
19M+Code Snippets
WP PHP Version Display20K+
Support Resolution
91%Code Snippets
WP PHP Version DisplayN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoCode Snippets
WP PHP Version Display11 months ago
First Released
2012Code Snippets
WP PHP Version Display2020
Age
14 yearsCode Snippets
WP PHP Version Display6 years
WP Requires
5.0+Code Snippets
WP PHP Version Display3.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+Code Snippets
WP PHP Version Displayfalse+
Business Model
Free + PremiumCode Snippets
WP PHP Version DisplayFree
Latest Version
3.9.5Code Snippets
WP PHP Version Display2.0

Rating Breakdown

Code Snippets

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

WP PHP Version Display

5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
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.

WP PHP Version Display Reviews

by Michael Kraus

Quick and Easy

I maintain a lot of websites and it is nice to know what version of PHP is running at a glance. I normally install this or a similar plugin to display the PHP and MySQL versions on the dashboard. With

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Code Snippets or WP PHP Version Display more popular?
Code Snippets has 1.0M+ active installations while WP PHP Version Display has 3.0K+. Code Snippets is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Code Snippets or WP PHP Version Display?
Code Snippets has a 4.7/5 rating from 497 reviews, while WP PHP Version Display has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Code Snippets and WP PHP Version Display free?
Code Snippets is free + premium and WP PHP Version Display is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Code Snippets or WP PHP Version Display?
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 WP PHP Version Display was last updated 11 months ago.

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