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Highlighting Code Block vs VK Filter Search (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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VK Filter Search

VK Filter Search

5(3)

6.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 5 days ago
View VK Filter Search

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, VK Filter Search has a higher user rating (5/5 from 3 reviews) while Highlighting Code Block leads in active installations (10K+ vs 6.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Highlighting Code Block has accumulated 170K+ total downloads while VK Filter Search has 161K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.5/5Highlighting Code Block
►
VK Filter Search5/5
Total Reviews
19Highlighting Code Block
◄
VK Filter Search3
Active Installs
10K+Highlighting Code Block
◄
VK Filter Search6.0K+
Total Downloads
170K+Highlighting Code Block
◄
VK Filter Search161K+
Support Resolution
N/AHighlighting Code Block
VK Filter SearchN/A
Last Updated
2 days agoHighlighting Code Block
◄
VK Filter Search5 days ago
First Released
2018Highlighting Code Block
VK Filter Search2020
Age
8 yearsHighlighting Code Block
VK Filter Search6 years
WP Requires
5.6+Highlighting Code Block
VK Filter Search5.7+
PHP Requires
5.6+Highlighting Code Block
VK Filter Search7.4+
Business Model
FreeHighlighting Code Block
VK Filter SearchFree
Latest Version
2.1.3Highlighting Code Block
VK Filter Search2.20.2

Rating Breakdown

Highlighting Code Block

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

VK Filter Search

5/5(3 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!

VK Filter Search Reviews

by marcin1333

Realy great and siple plugin for Gutenberg

Realy great and siple plugin, by the way I don’t know why it’s so low in the repository. This plugin is only for Gutenberg and does not work with “Pods” plugin, with “CPT UI” is work great.

by alstrar

Great plug in! One thing though, language Swe?

I could help with the translation to a swedish version although I’m not a developer I enjoy this plugin very much and would be glad to help improve it’s usability not the least for my own sake. ☜(ﾟヮﾟ☜

by taizo fujita

Easy because it’s the block

This is exactly the plugin I was looking for!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Highlighting Code Block or VK Filter Search more popular?
Highlighting Code Block has 10K+ active installations while VK Filter Search has 6.0K+. Highlighting Code Block is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Highlighting Code Block or VK Filter Search?
Highlighting Code Block has a 4.5/5 rating from 19 reviews, while VK Filter Search has a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews.
Are Highlighting Code Block and VK Filter Search free?
Highlighting Code Block is free and VK Filter Search is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Highlighting Code Block or VK Filter Search?
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 VK Filter Search was last updated 5 days ago.

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