Pastacode vs Github Contributors (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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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 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Pastacode has accumulated 25K+ total downloads while Github Contributors has 1.9K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Pastacode | Github Contributors | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.9/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 14 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 500 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 25K+ | ◄ | 1.9K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 weeks ago | ◄ | 13 years ago |
| First Released | 2013 | 2012 | |
| Age | 13 years | 14 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.0+ | 3.2+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.0+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.0.1 | 1.0.1 |
Rating
4.9/5Pastacode
◄Github ContributorsN/A
Total Reviews
14Pastacode
◄Github Contributors0
Active Installs
500Pastacode
◄Github Contributors10
Total Downloads
25K+Pastacode
◄Github Contributors1.9K+
Support Resolution
N/APastacode
Github ContributorsN/A
Last Updated
3 weeks agoPastacode
◄Github Contributors13 years ago
First Released
2013Pastacode
Github Contributors2012
Age
13 yearsPastacode
Github Contributors14 years
WP Requires
4.0+Pastacode
Github Contributors3.2+
PHP Requires
7.0+Pastacode
Github Contributorsfalse+
Business Model
FreePastacode
Github ContributorsFree
Latest Version
3.0.1Pastacode
Github Contributors1.0.1
Rating Breakdown
Pastacode
4.9/5(14 reviews)
5
93%
4
7%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Github Contributors
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pastacode or Github Contributors more popular?
Pastacode has 500 active installations while Github Contributors has 10. Pastacode is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Pastacode or Github Contributors?
Pastacode has a 4.9/5 rating from 14 reviews, while Github Contributors has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Pastacode and Github Contributors free?
Pastacode is free and Github Contributors is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Pastacode or Github Contributors?
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 Contributors was last updated 13 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.