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Code Snippets vs Code Widget (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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Code Widget

Code Widget

4.9(35)

4.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Code Widget has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 35 reviews) while Code Snippets leads in active installations (1.0M+ vs 4.0K+). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Code Snippets has accumulated 19M+ total downloads while Code Widget has 60K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Code Snippets
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Code Widget4.9/5
Total Reviews
497Code Snippets
◄
Code Widget35
Active Installs
1.0M+Code Snippets
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Code Widget4.0K+
Total Downloads
19M+Code Snippets
◄
Code Widget60K+
Support Resolution
91%Code Snippets
Code WidgetN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoCode Snippets
◄
Code Widget3 years ago
First Released
2012Code Snippets
Code Widget2018
Age
14 yearsCode Snippets
Code Widget8 years
WP Requires
5.0+Code Snippets
Code Widget4.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+Code Snippets
Code Widget7.0+
Business Model
Free + PremiumCode Snippets
Code WidgetFree
Latest Version
3.9.5Code Snippets
Code Widget1.0.15

Rating Breakdown

Code Snippets

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

Code Widget

4.9/5(35 reviews)
5
97%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
3%

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.

Code Widget Reviews

by atkulp

Great way to do quick code blocks without digging into source files

I’ve been using Code Widget for over a year on https://www.vrvoyaging.com and I love how easy it is to put PHP, HTML, or a shortcode into a page block without fussing with custom widgets. Highly recom

by lachralle

Extremely useful

I switched from Drupal 7 to WordPress and this is exactly what I needed to spice up the widgets – in Drupal I used something similar for blocks.

by Matta Cib

Thanks for the great plugin

It works fine. Thank you!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Code Snippets or Code Widget more popular?
Code Snippets has 1.0M+ active installations while Code Widget has 4.0K+. Code Snippets is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Code Snippets or Code Widget?
Code Snippets has a 4.7/5 rating from 497 reviews, while Code Widget has a 4.9/5 rating from 35 reviews.
Are Code Snippets and Code Widget free?
Code Snippets is free + premium and Code Widget is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Code Snippets or Code Widget?
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 Code Widget was last updated 3 years ago.

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