Pastacode vs GitHub Release Downloads (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
VS
VS
GitHub Release Downloads
4.8(4)
70 active installs
Free
Updated 5 years ago
View GitHub Release Downloads Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Pastacode has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 14 reviews) and leads in active installations (500 vs 70). Both are free WordPress plugins. Pastacode has accumulated 25K+ total downloads while GitHub Release Downloads has 5.9K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Pastacode | GitHub Release Downloads | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.9/5 | ◄ | 4.8/5 |
| Total Reviews | 14 | ◄ | 4 |
| Active Installs | 500 | ◄ | 70 |
| Total Downloads | 25K+ | ◄ | 5.9K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 weeks ago | ◄ | 5 years ago |
| First Released | 2013 | 2015 | |
| Age | 13 years | 11 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.0+ | 3.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.0+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.0.1 | 2.3.1 |
Rating
4.9/5Pastacode
◄GitHub Release Downloads4.8/5
Total Reviews
14Pastacode
◄GitHub Release Downloads4
Active Installs
500Pastacode
◄GitHub Release Downloads70
Total Downloads
25K+Pastacode
◄GitHub Release Downloads5.9K+
Support Resolution
N/APastacode
GitHub Release DownloadsN/A
Last Updated
3 weeks agoPastacode
◄GitHub Release Downloads5 years ago
First Released
2013Pastacode
GitHub Release Downloads2015
Age
13 yearsPastacode
GitHub Release Downloads11 years
WP Requires
4.0+Pastacode
GitHub Release Downloads3.1+
PHP Requires
7.0+Pastacode
GitHub Release Downloadsfalse+
Business Model
FreePastacode
GitHub Release DownloadsFree
Latest Version
3.0.1Pastacode
GitHub Release Downloads2.3.1
Rating Breakdown
Pastacode
4.9/5(14 reviews)
5
93%
4
7%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
GitHub Release Downloads
4.8/5(4 reviews)
5
75%
4
25%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pastacode or GitHub Release Downloads more popular?
Pastacode has 500 active installations while GitHub Release Downloads has 70. Pastacode is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Pastacode or GitHub Release Downloads?
Pastacode has a 4.9/5 rating from 14 reviews, while GitHub Release Downloads has a 4.8/5 rating from 4 reviews.
Are Pastacode and GitHub Release Downloads free?
Pastacode is free and GitHub Release Downloads is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Pastacode or GitHub Release Downloads?
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?
Pastacode was last updated 3 weeks ago and GitHub Release Downloads was last updated 5 years ago.
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