CodePen Embed Block vs WordPen (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, CodePen Embed Block has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) and leads in active installations (700 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. CodePen Embed Block has accumulated 13K+ total downloads while WordPen has 2.3K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | CodePen Embed Block | WordPen | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 2 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 700 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 13K+ | ◄ | 2.3K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 9 months ago | ◄ | 9 years ago |
| First Released | 2020 | 2017 | |
| Age | 6 years | 9 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.1+ | 4.6+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.2+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.2.0 | 1.0.0 |
Rating
5/5CodePen Embed Block
◄WordPenN/A
Total Reviews
2CodePen Embed Block
◄WordPen0
Active Installs
700CodePen Embed Block
◄WordPen10
Total Downloads
13K+CodePen Embed Block
◄WordPen2.3K+
Support Resolution
N/ACodePen Embed Block
WordPenN/A
Last Updated
9 months agoCodePen Embed Block
◄WordPen9 years ago
First Released
2020CodePen Embed Block
WordPen2017
Age
6 yearsCodePen Embed Block
WordPen9 years
WP Requires
5.1+CodePen Embed Block
WordPen4.6+
PHP Requires
7.2+CodePen Embed Block
WordPenfalse+
Business Model
FreeCodePen Embed Block
WordPenFree
Latest Version
1.2.0CodePen Embed Block
WordPen1.0.0
Rating Breakdown
CodePen Embed Block
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
WordPen
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CodePen Embed Block or WordPen more popular?
CodePen Embed Block has 700 active installations while WordPen has 10. CodePen Embed Block is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — CodePen Embed Block or WordPen?
CodePen Embed Block has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews, while WordPen has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are CodePen Embed Block and WordPen free?
CodePen Embed Block is free and WordPen is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — CodePen Embed Block or WordPen?
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?
CodePen Embed Block was last updated 9 months ago and WordPen was last updated 9 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.