Enlighter – Customizable Syntax… vs CodeMirror Blocks (2026)

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

Enlighter – Customizable Syntax…

Enlighter – Customizable Syntax…

4.8(65)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 years ago
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CodeMirror Blocks

CodeMirror Blocks

5(41)

2.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, CodeMirror Blocks has a higher user rating (5/5 from 41 reviews) while Enlighter – Customizable Syntax… leads in active installations (10K+ vs 2.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Enlighter – Customizable Syntax… has accumulated 345K+ total downloads while CodeMirror Blocks has 49K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Enlighter – Customizable Syntax…
CodeMirror Blocks5/5
Total Reviews
65Enlighter – Customizable Syntax…
CodeMirror Blocks41
Active Installs
10K+Enlighter – Customizable Syntax…
CodeMirror Blocks2.0K+
Total Downloads
345K+Enlighter – Customizable Syntax…
CodeMirror Blocks49K+
Support Resolution
N/AEnlighter – Customizable Syntax…
CodeMirror BlocksN/A
Last Updated
3 years agoEnlighter – Customizable Syntax…
CodeMirror Blocks1 year ago
First Released
2013Enlighter – Customizable Syntax…
CodeMirror Blocks2018
Age
13 yearsEnlighter – Customizable Syntax…
CodeMirror Blocks8 years
WP Requires
6.0+Enlighter – Customizable Syntax…
CodeMirror Blocks6.0+
PHP Requires
5.6+Enlighter – Customizable Syntax…
CodeMirror Blocks7.0+
Business Model
FreeEnlighter – Customizable Syntax…
CodeMirror BlocksFree
Latest Version
4.6.1Enlighter – Customizable Syntax…
CodeMirror Blocks2.0.3

Rating Breakdown

Enlighter – Customizable Syntax…

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

CodeMirror Blocks

5/5(41 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

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

CodeMirror Blocks Reviews

by davidjackson5

Good plugin

A good block plugin.

by Amr Abdelkarem

Good plugin

Good plugin, thanks for sharing. I have question I know you removed the run/execute button for HTML, CSS and JavaScript due to security issue XSS. but are you willing to add again after fixing it mayb

by linuxbeast

Fantastic Plugin

Awesome code mirror blocks with syntax highlighting. Perfect for adding code snippets. Highly recommended! This topic was modified 1 year, 9 months ago by linuxbeast.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Enlighter – Customizable Syntax… or CodeMirror Blocks more popular?
Enlighter – Customizable Syntax… has 10K+ active installations while CodeMirror Blocks has 2.0K+. Enlighter – Customizable Syntax… is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Enlighter – Customizable Syntax… or CodeMirror Blocks?
Enlighter – Customizable Syntax… has a 4.8/5 rating from 65 reviews, while CodeMirror Blocks has a 5/5 rating from 41 reviews.
Are Enlighter – Customizable Syntax… and CodeMirror Blocks free?
Enlighter – Customizable Syntax… is free and CodeMirror Blocks is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Enlighter – Customizable Syntax… or CodeMirror Blocks?
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?
Enlighter – Customizable Syntax… was last updated 3 years ago and CodeMirror Blocks was last updated 1 year ago.

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