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PHP Compatibility Checker vs Code Widget (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

PHP Compatibility Checker

PHP Compatibility Checker

2.7(131)

200K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 years 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 PHP Compatibility Checker leads in active installations (200K+ vs 4.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. PHP Compatibility Checker has accumulated 3.0M+ total downloads while Code Widget has 60K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
2.7/5PHP Compatibility Checker
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Code Widget4.9/5
Total Reviews
131PHP Compatibility Checker
◄
Code Widget35
Active Installs
200K+PHP Compatibility Checker
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Code Widget4.0K+
Total Downloads
3.0M+PHP Compatibility Checker
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Code Widget60K+
Support Resolution
0%PHP Compatibility Checker
Code WidgetN/A
Last Updated
2 years agoPHP Compatibility Checker
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Code Widget3 years ago
First Released
2016PHP Compatibility Checker
Code Widget2018
Age
10 yearsPHP Compatibility Checker
Code Widget8 years
WP Requires
5.6+PHP Compatibility Checker
Code Widget4.0+
PHP Requires
5.6+PHP Compatibility Checker
Code Widget7.0+
Business Model
FreePHP Compatibility Checker
Code WidgetFree
Latest Version
1.6.3PHP Compatibility Checker
Code Widget1.0.15

Rating Breakdown

PHP Compatibility Checker

2.7/5(131 reviews)
5
35%
4
5%
3
2%
2
8%
1
50%

Code Widget

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

Recent Reviews

PHP Compatibility Checker Reviews

by manare

Con WP5.1 y PHP7.4, falla

Ell plugin no muestra versiones ni escanea

by cweb

Why is this recommended by WordPress?

Over the years, I have tried to be careful to not install programs that are not kept up to date. Yet, WordPress suggest that we install this outdated app that has not been updated for over 2 years. Ma

by aodigitalau

Ironically not compatible with the latest PHP

Either update the plugin or take it down.

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 PHP Compatibility Checker or Code Widget more popular?
PHP Compatibility Checker has 200K+ active installations while Code Widget has 4.0K+. PHP Compatibility Checker is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — PHP Compatibility Checker or Code Widget?
PHP Compatibility Checker has a 2.7/5 rating from 131 reviews, while Code Widget has a 4.9/5 rating from 35 reviews.
Are PHP Compatibility Checker and Code Widget free?
PHP Compatibility Checker is free and Code Widget is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — PHP Compatibility Checker 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?
PHP Compatibility Checker was last updated 2 years ago and Code Widget was last updated 3 years ago.

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