TinyMCE Preformatted vs Goodbye Syntax Highlighter (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Goodbye Syntax Highlighter
5(1)
10 active installs
Free
Updated 13 years ago
View Goodbye Syntax Highlighter Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, TinyMCE Preformatted has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) and leads in active installations (70 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. TinyMCE Preformatted has accumulated 6.8K+ total downloads while Goodbye Syntax Highlighter has 4.0K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | TinyMCE Preformatted | Goodbye Syntax Highlighter | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 2 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 70 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 6.8K+ | ◄ | 4.0K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 11 years ago | ◄ | 13 years ago |
| First Released | 2010 | 2012 | |
| Age | 16 years | 14 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0+ | 3.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 0.6.0 | 0.1.2 |
Rating
5/5TinyMCE Preformatted
Goodbye Syntax Highlighter5/5
Total Reviews
2TinyMCE Preformatted
◄Goodbye Syntax Highlighter1
Active Installs
70TinyMCE Preformatted
◄Goodbye Syntax Highlighter10
Total Downloads
6.8K+TinyMCE Preformatted
◄Goodbye Syntax Highlighter4.0K+
Support Resolution
N/ATinyMCE Preformatted
Goodbye Syntax HighlighterN/A
Last Updated
11 years agoTinyMCE Preformatted
◄Goodbye Syntax Highlighter13 years ago
First Released
2010TinyMCE Preformatted
Goodbye Syntax Highlighter2012
Age
16 yearsTinyMCE Preformatted
Goodbye Syntax Highlighter14 years
WP Requires
3.0+TinyMCE Preformatted
Goodbye Syntax Highlighter3.1+
PHP Requires
false+TinyMCE Preformatted
Goodbye Syntax Highlighterfalse+
Business Model
FreeTinyMCE Preformatted
Goodbye Syntax HighlighterFree
Latest Version
0.6.0TinyMCE Preformatted
Goodbye Syntax Highlighter0.1.2
Rating Breakdown
TinyMCE Preformatted
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Goodbye Syntax Highlighter
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is TinyMCE Preformatted or Goodbye Syntax Highlighter more popular?
TinyMCE Preformatted has 70 active installations while Goodbye Syntax Highlighter has 10. TinyMCE Preformatted is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — TinyMCE Preformatted or Goodbye Syntax Highlighter?
TinyMCE Preformatted has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews, while Goodbye Syntax Highlighter has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are TinyMCE Preformatted and Goodbye Syntax Highlighter free?
TinyMCE Preformatted is free and Goodbye Syntax Highlighter is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — TinyMCE Preformatted or Goodbye Syntax Highlighter?
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?
TinyMCE Preformatted was last updated 11 years ago and Goodbye Syntax Highlighter was last updated 13 years ago.
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