Insert Pages vs Code Embed (2026)

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

Insert Pages

Insert Pages

4.8(71)

40K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 days ago
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VS
Code Embed

Code Embed

4.4(45)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 weeks ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Insert Pages has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 71 reviews) and leads in active installations (40K+ vs 10K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Insert Pages has accumulated 1.0M+ total downloads while Code Embed has 514K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Insert Pages
Code Embed4.4/5
Total Reviews
71Insert Pages
Code Embed45
Active Installs
40K+Insert Pages
Code Embed10K+
Total Downloads
1.0M+Insert Pages
Code Embed514K+
Support Resolution
N/AInsert Pages
Code EmbedN/A
Last Updated
4 days agoInsert Pages
Code Embed2 weeks ago
First Released
2013Insert Pages
Code Embed2009
Age
13 yearsInsert Pages
Code Embed17 years
WP Requires
3.3.0+Insert Pages
Code Embed4.6+
PHP Requires
false+Insert Pages
Code Embed7.4+
Business Model
FreeInsert Pages
Code EmbedFree
Latest Version
3.11.3Insert Pages
Code Embed2.5.2

Rating Breakdown

Insert Pages

4.8/5(71 reviews)
5
93%
4
0%
3
3%
2
0%
1
4%

Code Embed

4.4/5(45 reviews)
5
84%
4
0%
3
0%
2
2%
1
13%

Recent Reviews

Insert Pages Reviews

by lineuponline

Awesome

Super handy way for me to maintain an easy way for reader to quickly jump to any blog post in a series. Noticed with latest update that a parenthesis in the name of an inserted page now causes the

by joeb2880

really useful tool!

great for combining different pages

by Daniel

Labour Saving Device

Thank you very much. Great Plugin. I read an article that I have to use classic editor, but it has a Gutenberg block that works absolutely fine.

Code Embed Reviews

by nick0488

Not Helpful

I was working on a client site and I can someone had installed code embed previously but somehow it got forgetten about. Its putting in code even when deactivated.But I have no way of adding code neve

by kimberean

No FAQ – not able to use it

Although page says “see FAQ” there is NO FAQ. Wasted a lot of time trying to get this to work. Someone raised this a year ago and no change has been made. Clearly no support or interest in helping

by ritadevine

useful plugin

I have good experience with it. Nice plugin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Insert Pages or Code Embed more popular?
Insert Pages has 40K+ active installations while Code Embed has 10K+. Insert Pages is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Insert Pages or Code Embed?
Insert Pages has a 4.8/5 rating from 71 reviews, while Code Embed has a 4.4/5 rating from 45 reviews.
Are Insert Pages and Code Embed free?
Insert Pages is free and Code Embed is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Insert Pages or Code Embed?
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?
Insert Pages was last updated 4 days ago and Code Embed was last updated 2 weeks ago.

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