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Code Snippets vs Custom PHP Settings (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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Custom PHP Settings

Custom PHP Settings

4.4(15)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 months 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 10K+). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Code Snippets has accumulated 19M+ total downloads while Custom PHP Settings has 408K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Code Snippets
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Custom PHP Settings4.4/5
Total Reviews
497Code Snippets
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Custom PHP Settings15
Active Installs
1.0M+Code Snippets
◄
Custom PHP Settings10K+
Total Downloads
19M+Code Snippets
◄
Custom PHP Settings408K+
Support Resolution
91%Code Snippets
Custom PHP SettingsN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoCode Snippets
◄
Custom PHP Settings4 months ago
First Released
2012Code Snippets
Custom PHP Settings2019
Age
14 yearsCode Snippets
Custom PHP Settings7 years
WP Requires
5.0+Code Snippets
Custom PHP Settings4.1.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+Code Snippets
Custom PHP Settings5.6+
Business Model
Free + PremiumCode Snippets
Custom PHP SettingsFree
Latest Version
3.9.5Code Snippets
Custom PHP Settings2.4.1

Rating Breakdown

Code Snippets

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

Custom PHP Settings

4.4/5(15 reviews)
5
80%
4
7%
3
0%
2
0%
1
13%

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.

Custom PHP Settings Reviews

by picklypickle

very bad

THE worst

by cantoute

Bad got worse

The plugin is badly coded… could be handy but since last updates it has decided you needed a premium to set vars like post_max_size This topic was modified 1 year, 9 months ago by cantoute

by deffectrix

Amazing so Simple

This is an awesome plugin, works like a charm. Thank you. This topic was modified 3 years, 4 months ago by deffectrix.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Code Snippets or Custom PHP Settings more popular?
Code Snippets has 1.0M+ active installations while Custom PHP Settings has 10K+. Code Snippets is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Code Snippets or Custom PHP Settings?
Code Snippets has a 4.7/5 rating from 497 reviews, while Custom PHP Settings has a 4.4/5 rating from 15 reviews.
Are Code Snippets and Custom PHP Settings free?
Code Snippets is free + premium and Custom PHP Settings is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Code Snippets or Custom PHP Settings?
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 Custom PHP Settings was last updated 4 months ago.

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