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Code Snippets vs SyntaxHighlighter Evolved (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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SyntaxHighlighter Evolved

SyntaxHighlighter Evolved

4.3(86)

20K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 year 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 20K+). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Code Snippets has accumulated 19M+ total downloads while SyntaxHighlighter Evolved has 1.1M+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Code Snippets
◄
SyntaxHighlighter Evolved4.3/5
Total Reviews
497Code Snippets
◄
SyntaxHighlighter Evolved86
Active Installs
1.0M+Code Snippets
◄
SyntaxHighlighter Evolved20K+
Total Downloads
19M+Code Snippets
◄
SyntaxHighlighter Evolved1.1M+
Support Resolution
91%Code Snippets
SyntaxHighlighter EvolvedN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoCode Snippets
◄
SyntaxHighlighter Evolved1 year ago
First Released
2012Code Snippets
SyntaxHighlighter Evolved2007
Age
14 yearsCode Snippets
SyntaxHighlighter Evolved19 years
WP Requires
5.0+Code Snippets
SyntaxHighlighter Evolved5.7+
PHP Requires
7.4+Code Snippets
SyntaxHighlighter Evolved7.0+
Business Model
Free + PremiumCode Snippets
SyntaxHighlighter EvolvedFree
Latest Version
3.9.5Code Snippets
SyntaxHighlighter Evolved3.7.2

Rating Breakdown

Code Snippets

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

SyntaxHighlighter Evolved

4.3/5(86 reviews)
5
76%
4
6%
3
3%
2
5%
1
10%

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.

SyntaxHighlighter Evolved Reviews

by Andrey Sirota

Works Great! But….

Thank you for this plugin. It works perfect for pure C and C#, but unfortunately, it doesn’t highlight most code for the Unity game engine: C# scripts and Shaders. Please add support for this.

by versuri

Dont work

не работает. строки php просто закомментирует, в визуальном редакторе не отображается

by janothemes

Works, But if you copy code and wan to to use it show error

It works and show code beautifully on pages, But if you copied that code and want to use it, the it shows errors, Looks like it add some spaces, I tried it with php shorcode, and when i copied the

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Code Snippets or SyntaxHighlighter Evolved more popular?
Code Snippets has 1.0M+ active installations while SyntaxHighlighter Evolved has 20K+. Code Snippets is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Code Snippets or SyntaxHighlighter Evolved?
Code Snippets has a 4.7/5 rating from 497 reviews, while SyntaxHighlighter Evolved has a 4.3/5 rating from 86 reviews.
Are Code Snippets and SyntaxHighlighter Evolved free?
Code Snippets is free + premium and SyntaxHighlighter Evolved is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Code Snippets or SyntaxHighlighter Evolved?
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 SyntaxHighlighter Evolved was last updated 1 year ago.

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