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Classic Editor + vs Enlighter – Customizable Syntax… (2026)

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

Classic Editor +

Classic Editor +

4.9(31)

50K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 months ago
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Enlighter – Customizable Syntax…

Enlighter – Customizable Syntax…

4.8(65)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Classic Editor + has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 31 reviews) and leads in active installations (50K+ vs 10K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Classic Editor + has accumulated 642K+ total downloads while Enlighter – Customizable Syntax… has 345K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Classic Editor +
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Enlighter – Customizable Syntax…4.8/5
Total Reviews
31Classic Editor +
►
Enlighter – Customizable Syntax…65
Active Installs
50K+Classic Editor +
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Enlighter – Customizable Syntax…10K+
Total Downloads
642K+Classic Editor +
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Enlighter – Customizable Syntax…345K+
Support Resolution
N/AClassic Editor +
Enlighter – Customizable Syntax…N/A
Last Updated
2 months agoClassic Editor +
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Enlighter – Customizable Syntax…3 years ago
First Released
2018Classic Editor +
Enlighter – Customizable Syntax…2013
Age
8 yearsClassic Editor +
Enlighter – Customizable Syntax…13 years
WP Requires
4.9+Classic Editor +
Enlighter – Customizable Syntax…6.0+
PHP Requires
5.6+Classic Editor +
Enlighter – Customizable Syntax…5.6+
Business Model
FreeClassic Editor +
Enlighter – Customizable Syntax…Free
Latest Version
4.4.1Classic Editor +
Enlighter – Customizable Syntax…4.6.1

Rating Breakdown

Classic Editor +

4.9/5(31 reviews)
5
97%
4
0%
3
0%
2
3%
1
0%

Enlighter – Customizable Syntax…

4.8/5(65 reviews)
5
91%
4
3%
3
2%
2
3%
1
2%

Recent Reviews

Classic Editor + Reviews

by 1waytoheaven

WP 6.8.2 breaks ability to chnage the font colour.

Thank you for this plugin that I’ve used for years without a glitch. However, the latest WP update stops this plugin from offering to change the font colour. No colour palatte appears in Visual

by landapro

Perfect!

Does it’s thing and does it well. Kicks butt!

by remedia222

Pineapple is delicious indeed

Everything that kill Gutenberg is my friend.

Enlighter – Customizable Syntax… Reviews

by techarohaaisolution

Exceptional Syntax Highlighter Plugin – A Must-Have for Coders

I have been using the “Enlighter – Customizable Syntax Highlighter” plugin for an extended period, and it has consistently impressed me with its functionality and user-friendliness. Moreover, the r

by Abu Zar Mishwani

Enlighter — The Best Syntax Highlighting Plugin

Enlighter is an amazing plugin that makes it easy to add beautiful, customizable syntax highlighting to your WordPress site. It’s incredibly simple to use, and the results are stunning. The plugin has

by Anonymous User 13836360

Good

Good

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Classic Editor + or Enlighter – Customizable Syntax… more popular?
Classic Editor + has 50K+ active installations while Enlighter – Customizable Syntax… has 10K+. Classic Editor + is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Classic Editor + or Enlighter – Customizable Syntax…?
Classic Editor + has a 4.9/5 rating from 31 reviews, while Enlighter – Customizable Syntax… has a 4.8/5 rating from 65 reviews.
Are Classic Editor + and Enlighter – Customizable Syntax… free?
Classic Editor + is free and Enlighter – Customizable Syntax… is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Classic Editor + or Enlighter – Customizable Syntax…?
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?
Classic Editor + was last updated 2 months ago and Enlighter – Customizable Syntax… was last updated 3 years ago.

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