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Raw HTML vs Code Embed (2026)

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

Raw HTML

Raw HTML

4.3(33)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
View Raw HTML
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Code Embed

Code Embed

4.4(45)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 weeks ago
View Code Embed

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Code Embed has a higher user rating (4.4/5 from 45 reviews) while Raw HTML leads in active installations (10K+ vs 10K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Raw HTML has accumulated 586K+ total downloads while Code Embed has 514K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.3/5Raw HTML
►
Code Embed4.4/5
Total Reviews
33Raw HTML
►
Code Embed45
Active Installs
10K+Raw HTML
Code Embed10K+
Total Downloads
586K+Raw HTML
◄
Code Embed514K+
Support Resolution
N/ARaw HTML
Code EmbedN/A
Last Updated
1 year agoRaw HTML
►
Code Embed2 weeks ago
First Released
2008Raw HTML
Code Embed2009
Age
18 yearsRaw HTML
Code Embed17 years
WP Requires
2.8+Raw HTML
Code Embed4.6+
PHP Requires
false+Raw HTML
Code Embed7.4+
Business Model
FreeRaw HTML
Code EmbedFree
Latest Version
1.6.4Raw HTML
Code Embed2.5.2

Rating Breakdown

Raw HTML

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

Code Embed

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

Recent Reviews

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.

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 Raw HTML or Code Embed more popular?
Raw HTML has 10K+ active installations while Code Embed has 10K+. Code Embed is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Raw HTML or Code Embed?
Raw HTML has a 4.3/5 rating from 33 reviews, while Code Embed has a 4.4/5 rating from 45 reviews.
Are Raw HTML and Code Embed free?
Raw HTML is free and Code Embed is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Raw HTML 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?
Raw HTML was last updated 1 year ago and Code Embed was last updated 2 weeks ago.

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