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Code Snippets vs Syntax Highlighter++ (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++

Syntax Highlighter++

5(1)

70 active installs

Free

Updated 11 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Syntax Highlighter++ has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Code Snippets leads in active installations (1.0M+ vs 70). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Code Snippets has accumulated 19M+ total downloads while Syntax Highlighter++ has 13K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Code Snippets
►
Syntax Highlighter++5/5
Total Reviews
497Code Snippets
◄
Syntax Highlighter++1
Active Installs
1.0M+Code Snippets
◄
Syntax Highlighter++70
Total Downloads
19M+Code Snippets
◄
Syntax Highlighter++13K+
Support Resolution
91%Code Snippets
Syntax Highlighter++N/A
Last Updated
1 month agoCode Snippets
◄
Syntax Highlighter++11 years ago
First Released
2012Code Snippets
Syntax Highlighter++2011
Age
14 yearsCode Snippets
Syntax Highlighter++15 years
WP Requires
5.0+Code Snippets
Syntax Highlighter++2.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+Code Snippets
Syntax Highlighter++false+
Business Model
Free + PremiumCode Snippets
Syntax Highlighter++Free
Latest Version
3.9.5Code Snippets
Syntax Highlighter++2.5.0

Rating Breakdown

Code Snippets

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

Syntax Highlighter++

5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
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++ Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Code Snippets or Syntax Highlighter++ more popular?
Code Snippets has 1.0M+ active installations while Syntax Highlighter++ has 70. Code Snippets is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Code Snippets or Syntax Highlighter++?
Code Snippets has a 4.7/5 rating from 497 reviews, while Syntax Highlighter++ has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Code Snippets and Syntax Highlighter++ free?
Code Snippets is free + premium and Syntax Highlighter++ is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Code Snippets or Syntax Highlighter++?
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++ was last updated 11 years ago.

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