Claude Code for VS Code vs GitHub Copilot Chat

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Claude Code for VS Code vs GitHub Copilot Chat: installs compared over last 90 days.

Comparison of Claude Code for VS Code, GitHub Copilot Chat
Plugin	Metric	Current	7d	30d	Daily rate (30d)	Rank	Rating	Ratings / day	Updated
Claude Code for VS CodeVS Code Marketplace	Installs	28,296,674	—	—	—	#44	3.7	—	Fresh · Oct 21, 2026
GitHub Copilot ChatVS Code Marketplace	Installs	78,896,729	—	—	—	#9	2.8	—	Fresh · Oct 21, 2026