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Highlighting Code Block vs Syntax Highlighting (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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Syntax Highlighting

Syntax Highlighting

5(1)

0 active installs

Free

Updated 8 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Syntax Highlighting has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Highlighting Code Block leads in active installations (10K+ vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Highlighting Code Block has accumulated 170K+ total downloads while Syntax Highlighting has 1.2K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.5/5Highlighting Code Block
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Syntax Highlighting5/5
Total Reviews
19Highlighting Code Block
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Syntax Highlighting1
Active Installs
10K+Highlighting Code Block
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Syntax Highlighting0
Total Downloads
170K+Highlighting Code Block
◄
Syntax Highlighting1.2K+
Support Resolution
N/AHighlighting Code Block
Syntax HighlightingN/A
Last Updated
3 days agoHighlighting Code Block
◄
Syntax Highlighting8 years ago
First Released
2018Highlighting Code Block
Syntax Highlighting2017
Age
8 yearsHighlighting Code Block
Syntax Highlighting9 years
WP Requires
5.6+Highlighting Code Block
Syntax Highlighting4.0+
PHP Requires
5.6+Highlighting Code Block
Syntax Highlightingfalse+
Business Model
FreeHighlighting Code Block
Syntax HighlightingFree
Latest Version
2.1.3Highlighting Code Block
Syntax Highlighting0.1

Rating Breakdown

Highlighting Code Block

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

Syntax Highlighting

5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

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!

Syntax Highlighting Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Highlighting Code Block or Syntax Highlighting more popular?
Highlighting Code Block has 10K+ active installations while Syntax Highlighting has 0. Highlighting Code Block is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Highlighting Code Block or Syntax Highlighting?
Highlighting Code Block has a 4.5/5 rating from 19 reviews, while Syntax Highlighting has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Highlighting Code Block and Syntax Highlighting free?
Highlighting Code Block is free and Syntax Highlighting is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Highlighting Code Block or Syntax Highlighting?
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 Syntax Highlighting was last updated 8 years ago.

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