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Code Snippets vs Snippet Highlight (2026)

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

Code Snippets

Code Snippets

4.7(497)

1.0M+ active installs

Free + Premium

Updated 1 month ago
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Snippet Highlight

Snippet Highlight

0(0)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 18 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Code Snippets has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 497 reviews) and leads in active installations (1.0M+ vs 10). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Code Snippets has accumulated 19M+ total downloads while Snippet Highlight has 6.3K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Code Snippets
◄
Snippet HighlightN/A
Total Reviews
497Code Snippets
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Snippet Highlight0
Active Installs
1.0M+Code Snippets
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Snippet Highlight10
Total Downloads
19M+Code Snippets
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Snippet Highlight6.3K+
Support Resolution
91%Code Snippets
Snippet HighlightN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoCode Snippets
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Snippet Highlight18 years ago
First Released
2012Code Snippets
Snippet Highlight2007
Age
14 yearsCode Snippets
Snippet Highlight19 years
WP Requires
5.0+Code Snippets
Snippet Highlight2.1+
PHP Requires
7.4+Code Snippets
Snippet Highlightfalse+
Business Model
Free + PremiumCode Snippets
Snippet HighlightFree
Latest Version
3.9.5Code Snippets
Snippet Highlight1.1

Rating Breakdown

Code Snippets

4.7/5(497 reviews)
5
89%
4
2%
3
1%
2
1%
1
6%

Snippet Highlight

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

Recent Reviews

Code Snippets Reviews

by tibornebel

Very usefull

I dont need to add a child theme to edit functions.php

by mawuart

Essential tool for safe and flexible WordPress development

I’ve been using Code Snippets extensively while building custom functionality for my WooCommerce setup, and it has become an essential tool in my workflow. It provides a clean, safe, and structured

by Sharonq

Better than editing functions php

If you use php by copy pasting and don’t have the skills for creating your own functions php this plugin is essential – its on every one of my site.

Snippet Highlight Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Code Snippets or Snippet Highlight more popular?
Code Snippets has 1.0M+ active installations while Snippet Highlight has 10. Code Snippets is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Code Snippets or Snippet Highlight?
Code Snippets has a 4.7/5 rating from 497 reviews, while Snippet Highlight has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Code Snippets and Snippet Highlight free?
Code Snippets is free + premium and Snippet Highlight is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Code Snippets or Snippet Highlight?
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?
Code Snippets was last updated 1 month ago and Snippet Highlight was last updated 18 years ago.

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