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Code Snippets vs PHP Code Widget (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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PHP Code Widget

PHP Code Widget

4.7(61)

90K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 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 90K+). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Code Snippets has accumulated 19M+ total downloads while PHP Code Widget has 994K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Code Snippets
PHP Code Widget4.7/5
Total Reviews
497Code Snippets
◄
PHP Code Widget61
Active Installs
1.0M+Code Snippets
◄
PHP Code Widget90K+
Total Downloads
19M+Code Snippets
◄
PHP Code Widget994K+
Support Resolution
91%Code Snippets
PHP Code WidgetN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoCode Snippets
◄
PHP Code Widget4 years ago
First Released
2012Code Snippets
PHP Code Widget2008
Age
14 yearsCode Snippets
PHP Code Widget18 years
WP Requires
5.0+Code Snippets
PHP Code Widget2.8+
PHP Requires
7.4+Code Snippets
PHP Code Widgetfalse+
Business Model
Free + PremiumCode Snippets
PHP Code WidgetFree
Latest Version
3.9.5Code Snippets
PHP Code Widget2.4

Rating Breakdown

Code Snippets

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

PHP Code Widget

4.7/5(61 reviews)
5
85%
4
8%
3
2%
2
0%
1
5%

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.

PHP Code Widget Reviews

by dglite

Excellent, awesome // incredible plug in!!

Excellent, awesome // incredible plug in!!

by holby

Perfect

keep it going please

by Pexle Chris

much better solutions

No highlighting for snippets.Support also doesn’t exists. You can find much better plugins to insert php code snippets

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Code Snippets or PHP Code Widget more popular?
Code Snippets has 1.0M+ active installations while PHP Code Widget has 90K+. Code Snippets is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Code Snippets or PHP Code Widget?
Code Snippets has a 4.7/5 rating from 497 reviews, while PHP Code Widget has a 4.7/5 rating from 61 reviews.
Are Code Snippets and PHP Code Widget free?
Code Snippets is free + premium and PHP Code Widget is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Code Snippets or PHP Code Widget?
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 PHP Code Widget was last updated 4 years ago.

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