Simple Code Block vs Acelerator (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, Simple Code Block has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 9 reviews) and leads in active installations (200 vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Simple Code Block has accumulated 8.6K+ total downloads while Acelerator has 3.6K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Simple Code Block | Acelerator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.9/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 9 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 200 | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 8.6K+ | ◄ | 3.6K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 6 years ago | ◄ | 7 years ago |
| First Released | 2018 | 2018 | |
| Age | 8 years | 8 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.6+ | 4.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.2.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.2.2 | 0.1 |
Rating
4.9/5Simple Code Block
◄AceleratorN/A
Total Reviews
9Simple Code Block
◄Acelerator0
Active Installs
200Simple Code Block
◄Acelerator0
Total Downloads
8.6K+Simple Code Block
◄Acelerator3.6K+
Support Resolution
N/ASimple Code Block
AceleratorN/A
Last Updated
6 years agoSimple Code Block
◄Acelerator7 years ago
First Released
2018Simple Code Block
Acelerator2018
Age
8 yearsSimple Code Block
Acelerator8 years
WP Requires
4.6+Simple Code Block
Acelerator4.0+
PHP Requires
5.2.4+Simple Code Block
Aceleratorfalse+
Business Model
FreeSimple Code Block
AceleratorFree
Latest Version
1.2.2Simple Code Block
Acelerator0.1
Rating Breakdown
Simple Code Block
4.9/5(9 reviews)
5
89%
4
11%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Acelerator
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Simple Code Block or Acelerator more popular?
Simple Code Block has 200 active installations while Acelerator has 0. Simple Code Block is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Simple Code Block or Acelerator?
Simple Code Block has a 4.9/5 rating from 9 reviews, while Acelerator has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Simple Code Block and Acelerator free?
Simple Code Block is free and Acelerator is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Simple Code Block or Acelerator?
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?
Simple Code Block was last updated 6 years ago and Acelerator was last updated 7 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.