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Code Snippets vs Raw HTML (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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Raw HTML

Raw HTML

4.3(33)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
View Raw HTML

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 10K+). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Code Snippets has accumulated 19M+ total downloads while Raw HTML has 586K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Code Snippets
◄
Raw HTML4.3/5
Total Reviews
497Code Snippets
◄
Raw HTML33
Active Installs
1.0M+Code Snippets
◄
Raw HTML10K+
Total Downloads
19M+Code Snippets
◄
Raw HTML586K+
Support Resolution
91%Code Snippets
Raw HTMLN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoCode Snippets
◄
Raw HTML1 year ago
First Released
2012Code Snippets
Raw HTML2008
Age
14 yearsCode Snippets
Raw HTML18 years
WP Requires
5.0+Code Snippets
Raw HTML2.8+
PHP Requires
7.4+Code Snippets
Raw HTMLfalse+
Business Model
Free + PremiumCode Snippets
Raw HTMLFree
Latest Version
3.9.5Code Snippets
Raw HTML1.6.4

Rating Breakdown

Code Snippets

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

Raw HTML

4.3/5(33 reviews)
5
70%
4
15%
3
3%
2
0%
1
12%

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.

Raw HTML Reviews

by pdwalker

simple, works.

Although if you have the perfectly corrected and formatted html, save it offline in case an accidently trip through the visual editor destroys your carefully laid out code. (or get the pro version)

by globurs

То, что нужно! =)

Спасибо! РАБОТАЕТ =) Простой плагин позволяющий без лишних танцев и приблуд избежать автоформатирования от WordPress & TinyMCE =)

by Duchex

Does not work

Just installed this and has no effect when using the WordPress Code Editor, items between the raw tags still get reformatted by wordpress.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Code Snippets or Raw HTML more popular?
Code Snippets has 1.0M+ active installations while Raw HTML has 10K+. Code Snippets is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Code Snippets or Raw HTML?
Code Snippets has a 4.7/5 rating from 497 reviews, while Raw HTML has a 4.3/5 rating from 33 reviews.
Are Code Snippets and Raw HTML free?
Code Snippets is free + premium and Raw HTML is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Code Snippets or Raw HTML?
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 Raw HTML was last updated 1 year ago.

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