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Code Snippets vs Syntax Highlighter MT (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 MT

Syntax Highlighter MT

0(0)

100 active installs

Free

Updated 10 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 100). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Code Snippets has accumulated 19M+ total downloads while Syntax Highlighter MT has 24K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Code Snippets
◄
Syntax Highlighter MTN/A
Total Reviews
497Code Snippets
◄
Syntax Highlighter MT0
Active Installs
1.0M+Code Snippets
◄
Syntax Highlighter MT100
Total Downloads
19M+Code Snippets
◄
Syntax Highlighter MT24K+
Support Resolution
91%Code Snippets
Syntax Highlighter MTN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoCode Snippets
◄
Syntax Highlighter MT10 years ago
First Released
2012Code Snippets
Syntax Highlighter MT2009
Age
14 yearsCode Snippets
Syntax Highlighter MT17 years
WP Requires
5.0+Code Snippets
Syntax Highlighter MT2.7.1+
PHP Requires
7.4+Code Snippets
Syntax Highlighter MTfalse+
Business Model
Free + PremiumCode Snippets
Syntax Highlighter MTFree
Latest Version
3.9.5Code Snippets
Syntax Highlighter MT2.2.5

Rating Breakdown

Code Snippets

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

Syntax Highlighter MT

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.

Syntax Highlighter MT Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Code Snippets or Syntax Highlighter MT more popular?
Code Snippets has 1.0M+ active installations while Syntax Highlighter MT has 100. Code Snippets is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Code Snippets or Syntax Highlighter MT?
Code Snippets has a 4.7/5 rating from 497 reviews, while Syntax Highlighter MT has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Code Snippets and Syntax Highlighter MT free?
Code Snippets is free + premium and Syntax Highlighter MT is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Code Snippets or Syntax Highlighter MT?
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 MT was last updated 10 years ago.

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