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Code Snippets vs CC-Syntax-Highlight (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Code Snippets

Code Snippets

4.7(497)

1.0M+ active installs

Free + Premium

Updated 1 month ago
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CC-Syntax-Highlight

CC-Syntax-Highlight

5(1)

70 active installs

Free

Updated 4 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, CC-Syntax-Highlight has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Code Snippets leads in active installations (1.0M+ vs 70). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Code Snippets has accumulated 19M+ total downloads while CC-Syntax-Highlight has 4.7K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Code Snippets
►
CC-Syntax-Highlight5/5
Total Reviews
497Code Snippets
◄
CC-Syntax-Highlight1
Active Installs
1.0M+Code Snippets
◄
CC-Syntax-Highlight70
Total Downloads
19M+Code Snippets
◄
CC-Syntax-Highlight4.7K+
Support Resolution
91%Code Snippets
CC-Syntax-HighlightN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoCode Snippets
◄
CC-Syntax-Highlight4 years ago
First Released
2012Code Snippets
CC-Syntax-Highlight2016
Age
14 yearsCode Snippets
CC-Syntax-Highlight10 years
WP Requires
5.0+Code Snippets
CC-Syntax-Highlight4.6.1+
PHP Requires
7.4+Code Snippets
CC-Syntax-Highlight7.0+
Business Model
Free + PremiumCode Snippets
CC-Syntax-HighlightFree
Latest Version
3.9.5Code Snippets
CC-Syntax-Highlight1.2.3

Rating Breakdown

Code Snippets

4.7/5(497 reviews)
5
89%
4
2%
3
1%
2
1%
1
6%

CC-Syntax-Highlight

5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Code Snippets Reviews

by tibornebel

Very usefull

I dont need to add a child theme to edit functions.php

by mawuart

Essential tool for safe and flexible WordPress development

I’ve been using Code Snippets extensively while building custom functionality for my WooCommerce setup, and it has become an essential tool in my workflow. It provides a clean, safe, and structured

by Sharonq

Better than editing functions php

If you use php by copy pasting and don’t have the skills for creating your own functions php this plugin is essential – its on every one of my site.

CC-Syntax-Highlight Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Code Snippets or CC-Syntax-Highlight more popular?
Code Snippets has 1.0M+ active installations while CC-Syntax-Highlight has 70. Code Snippets is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Code Snippets or CC-Syntax-Highlight?
Code Snippets has a 4.7/5 rating from 497 reviews, while CC-Syntax-Highlight has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Code Snippets and CC-Syntax-Highlight free?
Code Snippets is free + premium and CC-Syntax-Highlight is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Code Snippets or CC-Syntax-Highlight?
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?
Code Snippets was last updated 1 month ago and CC-Syntax-Highlight was last updated 4 years ago.

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