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Highlighting Code Block vs CodeColorer (2026)

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

Highlighting Code Block

Highlighting Code Block

4.5(19)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 days 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, CodeColorer has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 11 reviews) while Highlighting Code Block leads in active installations (10K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Highlighting Code Block has accumulated 170K+ total downloads while CodeColorer has 125K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.5/5Highlighting Code Block
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CodeColorer4.9/5
Total Reviews
19Highlighting Code Block
◄
CodeColorer11
Active Installs
10K+Highlighting Code Block
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CodeColorer1.0K+
Total Downloads
170K+Highlighting Code Block
◄
CodeColorer125K+
Support Resolution
N/AHighlighting Code Block
CodeColorerN/A
Last Updated
2 days agoHighlighting Code Block
◄
CodeColorer3 weeks ago
First Released
2018Highlighting Code Block
CodeColorer2007
Age
8 yearsHighlighting Code Block
CodeColorer19 years
WP Requires
5.6+Highlighting Code Block
CodeColorer4.0+
PHP Requires
5.6+Highlighting Code Block
CodeColorer7.0+
Business Model
FreeHighlighting Code Block
CodeColorerFree
Latest Version
2.1.3Highlighting Code Block
CodeColorer0.11.0

Rating Breakdown

Highlighting Code Block

4.5/5(19 reviews)
5
84%
4
0%
3
0%
2
11%
1
5%

CodeColorer

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

Recent Reviews

Highlighting Code Block Reviews

by liuliu66

站点爆炸

在寻求关于此问题的帮助时，您可能需要提供以下信息：WordPress 版本 6.5.2目前启用的主题：Vikinger – BuddyPress Social Community（1.9.9.4.2 版本）当前插件：Highlighting Code Block（版本 2.0.1）PHP 版本 8.1.27 错误详情============错误类型 E_ERROR 发生在文件 /www/ww

by sazone

very nice

read code easily

by ishere

Good Job!

Very thanks!

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 Highlighting Code Block or CodeColorer more popular?
Highlighting Code Block has 10K+ active installations while CodeColorer has 1.0K+. Highlighting Code Block is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Highlighting Code Block or CodeColorer?
Highlighting Code Block has a 4.5/5 rating from 19 reviews, while CodeColorer has a 4.9/5 rating from 11 reviews.
Are Highlighting Code Block and CodeColorer free?
Highlighting Code Block is free and CodeColorer is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Highlighting Code Block 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?
Highlighting Code Block was last updated 2 days ago and CodeColorer was last updated 3 weeks ago.

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