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HTML Editor Syntax Highlighter vs HTML Widget (2026)

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

HTML Editor Syntax Highlighter

HTML Editor Syntax Highlighter

4.4(110)

50K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 years ago
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HTML Widget

HTML Widget

4(4)

400 active installs

Free

Updated 8 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, HTML Editor Syntax Highlighter has a higher user rating (4.4/5 from 110 reviews) and leads in active installations (50K+ vs 400). Both are free WordPress plugins. HTML Editor Syntax Highlighter has accumulated 590K+ total downloads while HTML Widget has 5.9K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.4/5HTML Editor Syntax Highlighter
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HTML Widget4/5
Total Reviews
110HTML Editor Syntax Highlighter
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HTML Widget4
Active Installs
50K+HTML Editor Syntax Highlighter
◄
HTML Widget400
Total Downloads
590K+HTML Editor Syntax Highlighter
◄
HTML Widget5.9K+
Support Resolution
N/AHTML Editor Syntax Highlighter
HTML WidgetN/A
Last Updated
2 years agoHTML Editor Syntax Highlighter
◄
HTML Widget8 years ago
First Released
2012HTML Editor Syntax Highlighter
HTML Widget2017
Age
14 yearsHTML Editor Syntax Highlighter
HTML Widget9 years
WP Requires
4.0+HTML Editor Syntax Highlighter
HTML Widget4.7+
PHP Requires
false+HTML Editor Syntax Highlighter
HTML Widgetfalse+
Business Model
FreeHTML Editor Syntax Highlighter
HTML WidgetFree
Latest Version
2.4.4HTML Editor Syntax Highlighter
HTML Widget0.1.0

Rating Breakdown

HTML Editor Syntax Highlighter

4.4/5(110 reviews)
5
72%
4
13%
3
6%
2
5%
1
5%

HTML Widget

4/5(4 reviews)
5
75%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
25%

Recent Reviews

HTML Editor Syntax Highlighter Reviews

by xiaoxiewl

如何在前端文章页面也展示高亮代码效果

这个代码高亮插件是我测试过效果最好的一个，但是只能在后台实现，如何在前端文章页面也使用高亮效果呢

by Marco Panichi

It does its job very well

In the era of Gutenberg and visual builders, as a good old programmer of the past, I need to edit HTML code in the showcase pages of the WordPress sites I create. This plugin is therefore a must-have

by Alexander Guskov

The fantastically useful plugin

The fantastical plugin that converts faceless TinyMCE to the powerful tool. The only suggestion is to mark dark/light themes, please

HTML Widget Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is HTML Editor Syntax Highlighter or HTML Widget more popular?
HTML Editor Syntax Highlighter has 50K+ active installations while HTML Widget has 400. HTML Editor Syntax Highlighter is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — HTML Editor Syntax Highlighter or HTML Widget?
HTML Editor Syntax Highlighter has a 4.4/5 rating from 110 reviews, while HTML Widget has a 4/5 rating from 4 reviews.
Are HTML Editor Syntax Highlighter and HTML Widget free?
HTML Editor Syntax Highlighter is free and HTML Widget is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — HTML Editor Syntax Highlighter or HTML Widget?
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?
HTML Editor Syntax Highlighter was last updated 2 years ago and HTML Widget was last updated 8 years ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.