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Custom HTML Block Extension vs CodeColorer (2026)

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

Custom HTML Block Extension

Custom HTML Block Extension

5(13)

6.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
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CodeColorer

CodeColorer

4.9(11)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 weeks ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Custom HTML Block Extension has a higher user rating (5/5 from 13 reviews) and leads in active installations (6.0K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Custom HTML Block Extension has accumulated 47K+ total downloads while CodeColorer has 125K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
5/5Custom HTML Block Extension
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CodeColorer4.9/5
Total Reviews
13Custom HTML Block Extension
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CodeColorer11
Active Installs
6.0K+Custom HTML Block Extension
◄
CodeColorer1.0K+
Total Downloads
47K+Custom HTML Block Extension
►
CodeColorer125K+
Support Resolution
N/ACustom HTML Block Extension
CodeColorerN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoCustom HTML Block Extension
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CodeColorer3 weeks ago
First Released
2021Custom HTML Block Extension
CodeColorer2007
Age
5 yearsCustom HTML Block Extension
CodeColorer19 years
WP Requires
6.9+Custom HTML Block Extension
CodeColorer4.0+
PHP Requires
8.0+Custom HTML Block Extension
CodeColorer7.0+
Business Model
FreeCustom HTML Block Extension
CodeColorerFree
Latest Version
4.0.0Custom HTML Block Extension
CodeColorer0.11.0

Rating Breakdown

Custom HTML Block Extension

5/5(13 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

CodeColorer

4.9/5(11 reviews)
5
91%
4
9%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Custom HTML Block Extension Reviews

by johnny2ponny

Nice tool!

Love to use it.

by ryuryu1029

emmetを利用できるプラグインで最も優れています

テーマエディター上でemmetを利用したい目的から導入しました。emmetの利用はもちろん、豊富なオプションでカスタマイズ性も素晴らしいです。設定のUIも大変わかりやすいです。最終的に導入に至らなかった点は、テーマエディター上でファイル更新を行うと、ページが更新され元に戻せない点です。ページ更新やphpのエラーメッセージ表示・位置などがデフォルトの仕様であれば是非導入したいと思います。

by nikvasko

I like it very much, but…

Dear friend. You have made a wonderful plugin. I’ve wanted to find one for a long time and I’m very glad I found it. This is despite the fact that half of the plugin’s functions do not work on my comp

CodeColorer Reviews

by hummdis

Still working in WordPress 5.5.3…

This is a great plugin and despite some quirks, which I think are in WordPress, it works great, even in WordPress 5.5.3.

by rob101011

Great Plugin

I use this plugin to display code snippets in service documentation and it looks great. To maintain support with wordpress 5+ use this plugin alongside the classic editor plugin created by wordpress:

by mariushosting

Great Awesome Work

Hope the author continue to update this plugin. IS the best plugin for code style. Work perfect on wordpress 4.9.2.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Custom HTML Block Extension or CodeColorer more popular?
Custom HTML Block Extension has 6.0K+ active installations while CodeColorer has 1.0K+. Custom HTML Block Extension is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Custom HTML Block Extension or CodeColorer?
Custom HTML Block Extension has a 5/5 rating from 13 reviews, while CodeColorer has a 4.9/5 rating from 11 reviews.
Are Custom HTML Block Extension and CodeColorer free?
Custom HTML Block Extension is free and CodeColorer is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Custom HTML Block Extension or CodeColorer?
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?
Custom HTML Block Extension was last updated 1 month ago and CodeColorer was last updated 3 weeks ago.

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