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Highlighting Code Block vs Custom Block Patterns (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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Custom Block Patterns

Custom Block Patterns

4.7(3)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 days ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Custom Block Patterns has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 3 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 Custom Block Patterns has 17K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.5/5Highlighting Code Block
►
Custom Block Patterns4.7/5
Total Reviews
19Highlighting Code Block
◄
Custom Block Patterns3
Active Installs
10K+Highlighting Code Block
◄
Custom Block Patterns1.0K+
Total Downloads
170K+Highlighting Code Block
◄
Custom Block Patterns17K+
Support Resolution
N/AHighlighting Code Block
Custom Block PatternsN/A
Last Updated
2 days agoHighlighting Code Block
◄
Custom Block Patterns3 days ago
First Released
2018Highlighting Code Block
Custom Block Patterns2020
Age
8 yearsHighlighting Code Block
Custom Block Patterns6 years
WP Requires
5.6+Highlighting Code Block
Custom Block Patterns6.0+
PHP Requires
5.6+Highlighting Code Block
Custom Block Patterns7.0+
Business Model
FreeHighlighting Code Block
Custom Block PatternsFree
Latest Version
2.1.3Highlighting Code Block
Custom Block Patterns1.4.1

Rating Breakdown

Highlighting Code Block

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

Custom Block Patterns

4.7/5(3 reviews)
5
67%
4
33%
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!

Custom Block Patterns Reviews

by Bego Mario Garde

Easy way to create your own block patterns

I’m a great fan of plugins which without bells and whistles simply do, what you expect and this plugin certainly is one of them. It allows you easily to create your own block patterns and use them as

by AlfredG

Easy to use

A very easy to use and not bloated pluging. Very small footprint. I used to use Blockmeister but they bloated it for commercial use. Now I use this one and it does everything you should ever need.

by aoi61n

めちゃくちゃ便利です！

ブロックパターンを再利用ブロックみたいに自分で作れたらいいのになあと思っていたところ、Twitterでこのプラグインを知りました。 まさに私の理想の形でブロックパターンを管理できるようになり、感動です。

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Highlighting Code Block or Custom Block Patterns more popular?
Highlighting Code Block has 10K+ active installations while Custom Block Patterns has 1.0K+. Highlighting Code Block is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Highlighting Code Block or Custom Block Patterns?
Highlighting Code Block has a 4.5/5 rating from 19 reviews, while Custom Block Patterns has a 4.7/5 rating from 3 reviews.
Are Highlighting Code Block and Custom Block Patterns free?
Highlighting Code Block is free and Custom Block Patterns is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Highlighting Code Block or Custom Block Patterns?
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 Custom Block Patterns was last updated 3 days ago.

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