Visual Studio Code
Reviews
Star rating
Rank in Text Editor
Pros and cons
Pros
- Ease of Use
- Extensions
- Git Integration
- Productivity Improvement
- Features
- Lightweight
Cons
- Extension Issues
- Slow Performance
- Performance Issues
- Plugin Issues
- Complexity
- Complex Configuration
Traffic & LLM citations
Source: G2 review data
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Key stats
Adoption by company size
| Segment | Share of reviews |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 44.7% |
| Mid-Market | 29.9% |
| Enterprise | 25.4% |
Quarterly history
| Quarter | Reviews | Star rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Q4 | 18 | 4.7 |
| 2025 Q1 | 10 | 5.0 |
| 2025 Q2 | 14 | 4.9 |
| 2025 Q3 | 56 | 4.7 |
| 2025 Q4 | 80 | 4.8 |
| 2026 Q1 | 75 | 4.7 |
| 2026 Q2 | 151 | 4.6 |
| 2026 Q3 | 31 | 4.7 |
Satisfaction ratings
What reviewers say
Fast, Free, and Flexible Code Editor with Tons of Plugins and AI Compatibility
“Wide variety of plugins/extensions. Universal code editor. Flexible visual adjustment. Fast application, loads quickly. Regularly updated. Free of cost. Works seamlessly with AI applications”
The best programme for coding
“it is easy to use small memory when u download it and works fast and i like that i can use it for different programming languages.”
A Fast, Flexible IDE for Modern Software Development
“I prefer Visual Studio Code because it offers a lightweight cross-technology development environment that is quick, easy to customize and use. I have used it in lots of projects with Java, Python, JavaScript, React, Node.js, Django, and Spring Boot; switching between projects and”