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Code Embed vs Custom HTML Block Extension (2026)

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

Code Embed

Code Embed

4.4(45)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 weeks ago
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Custom HTML Block Extension

Custom HTML Block Extension

5(13)

6.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Custom HTML Block Extension has a higher user rating (5/5 from 13 reviews) while Code Embed leads in active installations (10K+ vs 6.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Code Embed has accumulated 514K+ total downloads while Custom HTML Block Extension has 47K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.4/5Code Embed
►
Custom HTML Block Extension5/5
Total Reviews
45Code Embed
◄
Custom HTML Block Extension13
Active Installs
10K+Code Embed
◄
Custom HTML Block Extension6.0K+
Total Downloads
514K+Code Embed
◄
Custom HTML Block Extension47K+
Support Resolution
N/ACode Embed
Custom HTML Block ExtensionN/A
Last Updated
2 weeks agoCode Embed
◄
Custom HTML Block Extension1 month ago
First Released
2009Code Embed
Custom HTML Block Extension2021
Age
17 yearsCode Embed
Custom HTML Block Extension5 years
WP Requires
4.6+Code Embed
Custom HTML Block Extension6.9+
PHP Requires
7.4+Code Embed
Custom HTML Block Extension8.0+
Business Model
FreeCode Embed
Custom HTML Block ExtensionFree
Latest Version
2.5.2Code Embed
Custom HTML Block Extension4.0.0

Rating Breakdown

Code Embed

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

Custom HTML Block Extension

5/5(13 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

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.

Custom HTML Block Extension Reviews

by johnny2ponny

Nice tool!

Love to use it.

by ryuryu1029

emmetを利用できるプラグインで最も優れています

テーマエディター上でemmetを利用したい目的から導入しました。emmetの利用はもちろん、豊富なオプションでカスタマイズ性も素晴らしいです。設定のUIも大変わかりやすいです。最終的に導入に至らなかった点は、テーマエディター上でファイル更新を行うと、ページが更新され元に戻せない点です。ページ更新やphpのエラーメッセージ表示・位置などがデフォルトの仕様であれば是非導入したいと思います。

by nikvasko

I like it very much, but…

Dear friend. You have made a wonderful plugin. I’ve wanted to find one for a long time and I’m very glad I found it. This is despite the fact that half of the plugin’s functions do not work on my comp

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Code Embed or Custom HTML Block Extension more popular?
Code Embed has 10K+ active installations while Custom HTML Block Extension has 6.0K+. Code Embed is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Code Embed or Custom HTML Block Extension?
Code Embed has a 4.4/5 rating from 45 reviews, while Custom HTML Block Extension has a 5/5 rating from 13 reviews.
Are Code Embed and Custom HTML Block Extension free?
Code Embed is free and Custom HTML Block Extension is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Code Embed or Custom HTML Block Extension?
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 Embed was last updated 2 weeks ago and Custom HTML Block Extension was last updated 1 month ago.

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