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Code Snippets vs PHP Vitals (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 Vitals

PHP Vitals

5(1)

400 active installs

Free

Updated 7 months ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, PHP Vitals has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Code Snippets leads in active installations (1.0M+ vs 400). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Code Snippets has accumulated 19M+ total downloads while PHP Vitals has 3.1K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Code Snippets
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PHP Vitals5/5
Total Reviews
497Code Snippets
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PHP Vitals1
Active Installs
1.0M+Code Snippets
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PHP Vitals400
Total Downloads
19M+Code Snippets
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PHP Vitals3.1K+
Support Resolution
91%Code Snippets
PHP VitalsN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoCode Snippets
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PHP Vitals7 months ago
First Released
2012Code Snippets
PHP Vitals2025
Age
14 yearsCode Snippets
PHP Vitals1 year
WP Requires
5.0+Code Snippets
PHP Vitals6.2+
PHP Requires
7.4+Code Snippets
PHP Vitals7.0+
Business Model
Free + PremiumCode Snippets
PHP VitalsFree
Latest Version
3.9.5Code Snippets
PHP Vitals1.2.1

Rating Breakdown

Code Snippets

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

PHP Vitals

5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

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 Vitals Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Code Snippets or PHP Vitals more popular?
Code Snippets has 1.0M+ active installations while PHP Vitals has 400. Code Snippets is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Code Snippets or PHP Vitals?
Code Snippets has a 4.7/5 rating from 497 reviews, while PHP Vitals has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Code Snippets and PHP Vitals free?
Code Snippets is free + premium and PHP Vitals is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Code Snippets or PHP Vitals?
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 Vitals was last updated 7 months ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.