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Code Snippets vs CSS Columns (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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CSS Columns

CSS Columns

0(0)

60 active installs

Free

Updated 13 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 60). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Code Snippets has accumulated 19M+ total downloads while CSS Columns has 4.7K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Code Snippets
◄
CSS ColumnsN/A
Total Reviews
497Code Snippets
◄
CSS Columns0
Active Installs
1.0M+Code Snippets
◄
CSS Columns60
Total Downloads
19M+Code Snippets
◄
CSS Columns4.7K+
Support Resolution
91%Code Snippets
CSS ColumnsN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoCode Snippets
◄
CSS Columns13 years ago
First Released
2012Code Snippets
CSS Columns2012
Age
14 yearsCode Snippets
CSS Columns14 years
WP Requires
5.0+Code Snippets
CSS Columns3.2+
PHP Requires
7.4+Code Snippets
CSS Columnsfalse+
Business Model
Free + PremiumCode Snippets
CSS ColumnsFree
Latest Version
3.9.5Code Snippets
CSS Columns0.9.3

Rating Breakdown

Code Snippets

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

CSS Columns

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.

CSS Columns Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Code Snippets or CSS Columns more popular?
Code Snippets has 1.0M+ active installations while CSS Columns has 60. Code Snippets is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Code Snippets or CSS Columns?
Code Snippets has a 4.7/5 rating from 497 reviews, while CSS Columns has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Code Snippets and CSS Columns free?
Code Snippets is free + premium and CSS Columns is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Code Snippets or CSS Columns?
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 CSS Columns was last updated 13 years ago.

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