CodePen Embed Block is the #55 ranked embed app on WordPress, with a 5.0 average rating from 2 reviews, as of Aug 31, 2026.
CodePen Embed Block is a WordPress Plugin Directory app by Chris Coyier. With a rating of 5.0★ from 2 reviews, it currently ranks #55 in the Embed category.
AppRanks data: CodePen Embed Block ranks #55 in Embed on WordPress Plugin Directory, placing it in the top 13% of that category.
AppRanks verdict
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CodePen Embed Block is a category-leading WordPress app with a limited review volume. It is listed in the Embed category on WordPress Plugin Directory, which AppRanks treats as the canonical taxonomy node for ranking and competitor comparison. 2 reviews put it in the early-traction tier — useful for early-stage stores willing to be on the leading edge. Early-traction review counts are sensitive to single launch periods or feature events, so a 30-day re-check before bigger commitments often resolves whether the trend is sustained. Paid-only pricing means evaluating fit on the marketplace listing or via the developer's documentation before installing. AppRanks tracks rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position daily — the figures on this page reflect the most recent scrape from the canonical WordPress Plugin Directory listing.
Pros
- +High average rating (5.0★) signals consistent merchant satisfaction
- +Published by Chris Coyier — established developer track record
Cons
- −Limited review base (2) — ratings can shift significantly with new feedback
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How CodePen Embed Block works
CodePen is an online code editor for front-end development. You build things (we call them Pens) with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and the languages and libraries that go along with those. Any Pen can be embedded on another site, making them useful for blog posts, documentation, forums, etc.
This block makes it easy to embed them. While oEmbed (just paste in a Pen URL!) also works for CodePen embeds in the block editor, this plugin allows for much more control, like setting the the height, theme, and default tabs.
Category rankings
As of Sep 4, 2026- Embed#55of 453Top 13%
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Competitors & alternatives
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Where CodePen Embed Block stands in the Embed category
CodePen Embed Block ranks #55 of 453 apps in the Embed category, placing it in the top 13% of the listing.
Frequently asked questions
What is CodePen Embed Block?
CodePen Embed Block is an app for WordPress. It currently holds a 5.0-star rating from 2 merchant reviews, and AppRanks has been tracking its public marketplace data on the refresh cadence published in our methodology. It is listed under the Embed category on AppRanks, where you can see its current category position, review-velocity trend, and how it compares against the top alternatives in the same space. Developed by Chris Coyier.
Who uses CodePen Embed Block?
Currently around 600 active stores have installed CodePen Embed Block. Its review base is still building, which usually maps to early-stage merchants and stores piloting a new workflow. It is part of the Embed category on WordPress.
Where does CodePen Embed Block rank on WordPress?
CodePen Embed Block currently sits at position #55 in the Embed category on WordPress. That places it in the top 12% of 453 apps tracked in the same category. Category positions are read from the live marketplace ranking and refresh on each scrape, so the number you see here reflects the most recent crawl rather than a long-running average.