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Highlighting Code Block vs Pygment It (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 3 days ago
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Pygment It

Pygment It

5(1)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 11 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Pygment It has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Highlighting Code Block leads in active installations (10K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Highlighting Code Block has accumulated 170K+ total downloads while Pygment It has 1.6K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.5/5Highlighting Code Block
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Pygment It5/5
Total Reviews
19Highlighting Code Block
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Pygment It1
Active Installs
10K+Highlighting Code Block
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Pygment It10
Total Downloads
170K+Highlighting Code Block
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Pygment It1.6K+
Support Resolution
N/AHighlighting Code Block
Pygment ItN/A
Last Updated
3 days agoHighlighting Code Block
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Pygment It11 years ago
First Released
2018Highlighting Code Block
Pygment It2014
Age
8 yearsHighlighting Code Block
Pygment It12 years
WP Requires
5.6+Highlighting Code Block
Pygment It3.0.1+
PHP Requires
5.6+Highlighting Code Block
Pygment Itfalse+
Business Model
FreeHighlighting Code Block
Pygment ItFree
Latest Version
2.1.3Highlighting Code Block
Pygment It0.2

Rating Breakdown

Highlighting Code Block

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

Pygment It

5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
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!

Pygment It Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Highlighting Code Block or Pygment It more popular?
Highlighting Code Block has 10K+ active installations while Pygment It has 10. Highlighting Code Block is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Highlighting Code Block or Pygment It?
Highlighting Code Block has a 4.5/5 rating from 19 reviews, while Pygment It has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Highlighting Code Block and Pygment It free?
Highlighting Code Block is free and Pygment It is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Highlighting Code Block or Pygment It?
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 3 days ago and Pygment It was last updated 11 years ago.

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