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Code Snippets vs Urvanov 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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Urvanov Syntax Highlighter

Urvanov Syntax Highlighter

4.5(19)

3.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 9 months 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 3.0K+). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Code Snippets has accumulated 19M+ total downloads while Urvanov Syntax Highlighter has 64K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Code Snippets
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Urvanov Syntax Highlighter4.5/5
Total Reviews
497Code Snippets
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Urvanov Syntax Highlighter19
Active Installs
1.0M+Code Snippets
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Urvanov Syntax Highlighter3.0K+
Total Downloads
19M+Code Snippets
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Urvanov Syntax Highlighter64K+
Support Resolution
91%Code Snippets
Urvanov Syntax HighlighterN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoCode Snippets
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Urvanov Syntax Highlighter9 months ago
First Released
2012Code Snippets
Urvanov Syntax Highlighter2019
Age
14 yearsCode Snippets
Urvanov Syntax Highlighter7 years
WP Requires
5.0+Code Snippets
Urvanov Syntax Highlighter6.7+
PHP Requires
7.4+Code Snippets
Urvanov Syntax Highlighterfalse+
Business Model
Free + PremiumCode Snippets
Urvanov Syntax HighlighterFree
Latest Version
3.9.5Code Snippets
Urvanov Syntax Highlighter2.9.0

Rating Breakdown

Code Snippets

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

Urvanov Syntax Highlighter

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

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.

Urvanov Syntax Highlighter Reviews

by audioscavenger

useless for classic editor users

How about the other half of WordPress users? We stink or what?

by vasimov

Very usefull plugin

Im using it in wordpress 6.4.3. But there is one important thing: it doesnt work with default editor. I installed plugin Classic Editor, now it’s working great!

by erden15

Wonderfull

I like it a lot. It works great.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Code Snippets or Urvanov Syntax Highlighter more popular?
Code Snippets has 1.0M+ active installations while Urvanov Syntax Highlighter has 3.0K+. Code Snippets is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Code Snippets or Urvanov Syntax Highlighter?
Code Snippets has a 4.7/5 rating from 497 reviews, while Urvanov Syntax Highlighter has a 4.5/5 rating from 19 reviews.
Are Code Snippets and Urvanov Syntax Highlighter free?
Code Snippets is free + premium and Urvanov Syntax Highlighter is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Code Snippets or Urvanov 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 Urvanov Syntax Highlighter was last updated 9 months ago.

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