Better WordPress Syntax Highlighter vs oik-css (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Better WordPress Syntax Highlighter
5(1)
70 active installs
Free
Updated 12 years ago
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Better WordPress Syntax Highlighter has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) and leads in active installations (70 vs 20). Both are free WordPress plugins. Better WordPress Syntax Highlighter has accumulated 10K+ total downloads while oik-css has 5.7K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Better WordPress Syntax Highlighter | oik-css | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | 4.5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 1 | ► | 2 |
| Active Installs | 70 | ◄ | 20 |
| Total Downloads | 10K+ | ◄ | 5.7K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 12 years ago | ► | 1 year ago |
| First Released | 2011 | 2013 | |
| Age | 15 years | 13 years | |
| WP Requires | 2.8+ | 5.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.0.6 | 2.3.1 |
Rating
5/5Better WordPress Syntax Highlighter
◄oik-css4.5/5
Total Reviews
1Better WordPress Syntax Highlighter
►oik-css2
Active Installs
70Better WordPress Syntax Highlighter
◄oik-css20
Total Downloads
10K+Better WordPress Syntax Highlighter
◄oik-css5.7K+
Support Resolution
N/ABetter WordPress Syntax Highlighter
oik-cssN/A
Last Updated
12 years agoBetter WordPress Syntax Highlighter
►oik-css1 year ago
First Released
2011Better WordPress Syntax Highlighter
oik-css2013
Age
15 yearsBetter WordPress Syntax Highlighter
oik-css13 years
WP Requires
2.8+Better WordPress Syntax Highlighter
oik-css5.0+
PHP Requires
false+Better WordPress Syntax Highlighter
oik-cssfalse+
Business Model
FreeBetter WordPress Syntax Highlighter
oik-cssFree
Latest Version
1.0.6Better WordPress Syntax Highlighter
oik-css2.3.1
Rating Breakdown
Better WordPress Syntax Highlighter
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
oik-css
4.5/5(2 reviews)
5
50%
4
50%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Better WordPress Syntax Highlighter or oik-css more popular?
Better WordPress Syntax Highlighter has 70 active installations while oik-css has 20. Better WordPress Syntax Highlighter is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Better WordPress Syntax Highlighter or oik-css?
Better WordPress Syntax Highlighter has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews, while oik-css has a 4.5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Better WordPress Syntax Highlighter and oik-css free?
Better WordPress Syntax Highlighter is free and oik-css is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Better WordPress Syntax Highlighter or oik-css?
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?
Better WordPress Syntax Highlighter was last updated 12 years ago and oik-css was last updated 1 year ago.
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