Enlighter – Customizable Syntax… vs Custom HTML Block Extension (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Enlighter – Customizable Syntax…
10K+ active installs
Free
Custom HTML Block Extension
6.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Custom HTML Block Extension has a higher user rating (5/5 from 13 reviews) while Enlighter – Customizable Syntax… leads in active installations (10K+ vs 6.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Enlighter – Customizable Syntax… has accumulated 345K+ total downloads while Custom HTML Block Extension has 47K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Enlighter – Customizable Syntax… | Custom HTML Block Extension | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 65 | ◄ | 13 |
| Active Installs | 10K+ | ◄ | 6.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 345K+ | ◄ | 47K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 years ago | ► | 1 month ago |
| First Released | 2013 | 2021 | |
| Age | 13 years | 5 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.0+ | 6.9+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6+ | 8.0+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 4.6.1 | 4.0.0 |
Rating Breakdown
Enlighter – Customizable Syntax…
Custom HTML Block Extension
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Enlighter – Customizable Syntax… averaged approximately 46 daily downloads while Custom HTML Block Extension averaged 63.
Recent Reviews
Enlighter – Customizable Syntax… Reviews
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
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
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Good
Custom HTML Block Extension Reviews
Nice tool!
Love to use it.
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。
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
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