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Highlighting Code Block vs rtSyntax (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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rtSyntax

rtSyntax

3.8(4)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 10 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Highlighting Code Block has a higher user rating (4.5/5 from 19 reviews) and leads in active installations (10K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Highlighting Code Block has accumulated 170K+ total downloads while rtSyntax has 2.7K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.5/5Highlighting Code Block
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rtSyntax3.8/5
Total Reviews
19Highlighting Code Block
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rtSyntax4
Active Installs
10K+Highlighting Code Block
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rtSyntax10
Total Downloads
170K+Highlighting Code Block
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rtSyntax2.7K+
Support Resolution
N/AHighlighting Code Block
rtSyntaxN/A
Last Updated
3 days agoHighlighting Code Block
◄
rtSyntax10 years ago
First Released
2018Highlighting Code Block
rtSyntax2012
Age
8 yearsHighlighting Code Block
rtSyntax14 years
WP Requires
5.6+Highlighting Code Block
rtSyntax3.0+
PHP Requires
5.6+Highlighting Code Block
rtSyntaxfalse+
Business Model
FreeHighlighting Code Block
rtSyntaxFree
Latest Version
2.1.3Highlighting Code Block
rtSyntax1.0.5

Rating Breakdown

Highlighting Code Block

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

rtSyntax

3.8/5(4 reviews)
5
50%
4
25%
3
0%
2
0%
1
25%

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!

rtSyntax Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Highlighting Code Block or rtSyntax more popular?
Highlighting Code Block has 10K+ active installations while rtSyntax has 10. Highlighting Code Block is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Highlighting Code Block or rtSyntax?
Highlighting Code Block has a 4.5/5 rating from 19 reviews, while rtSyntax has a 3.8/5 rating from 4 reviews.
Are Highlighting Code Block and rtSyntax free?
Highlighting Code Block is free and rtSyntax is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Highlighting Code Block or rtSyntax?
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 rtSyntax was last updated 10 years ago.

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