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Code Snippets vs Syntax Highlighter Compress (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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Syntax Highlighter Compress

Syntax Highlighter Compress

4.8(5)

90 active installs

Free

Updated 14 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Syntax Highlighter Compress has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 5 reviews) while Code Snippets leads in active installations (1.0M+ vs 90). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Code Snippets has accumulated 19M+ total downloads while Syntax Highlighter Compress has 23K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Code Snippets
►
Syntax Highlighter Compress4.8/5
Total Reviews
497Code Snippets
◄
Syntax Highlighter Compress5
Active Installs
1.0M+Code Snippets
◄
Syntax Highlighter Compress90
Total Downloads
19M+Code Snippets
◄
Syntax Highlighter Compress23K+
Support Resolution
91%Code Snippets
Syntax Highlighter CompressN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoCode Snippets
◄
Syntax Highlighter Compress14 years ago
First Released
2012Code Snippets
Syntax Highlighter Compress2010
Age
14 yearsCode Snippets
Syntax Highlighter Compress16 years
WP Requires
5.0+Code Snippets
Syntax Highlighter Compress2.6+
PHP Requires
7.4+Code Snippets
Syntax Highlighter Compressfalse+
Business Model
Free + PremiumCode Snippets
Syntax Highlighter CompressFree
Latest Version
3.9.5Code Snippets
Syntax Highlighter Compress3.0.83.3

Rating Breakdown

Code Snippets

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

Syntax Highlighter Compress

4.8/5(5 reviews)
5
80%
4
20%
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.

Syntax Highlighter Compress Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Code Snippets or Syntax Highlighter Compress more popular?
Code Snippets has 1.0M+ active installations while Syntax Highlighter Compress has 90. Code Snippets is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Code Snippets or Syntax Highlighter Compress?
Code Snippets has a 4.7/5 rating from 497 reviews, while Syntax Highlighter Compress has a 4.8/5 rating from 5 reviews.
Are Code Snippets and Syntax Highlighter Compress free?
Code Snippets is free + premium and Syntax Highlighter Compress is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Code Snippets or Syntax Highlighter Compress?
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 Syntax Highlighter Compress was last updated 14 years ago.

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