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Urvanov Syntax Highlighter vs CodeMirror Blocks (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Urvanov Syntax Highlighter

Urvanov Syntax Highlighter

4.5(19)

3.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 9 months ago
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CodeMirror Blocks

CodeMirror Blocks

5(41)

2.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, CodeMirror Blocks has a higher user rating (5/5 from 41 reviews) while Urvanov Syntax Highlighter leads in active installations (3.0K+ vs 2.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Urvanov Syntax Highlighter has accumulated 64K+ total downloads while CodeMirror Blocks has 49K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.5/5Urvanov Syntax Highlighter
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CodeMirror Blocks5/5
Total Reviews
19Urvanov Syntax Highlighter
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CodeMirror Blocks41
Active Installs
3.0K+Urvanov Syntax Highlighter
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CodeMirror Blocks2.0K+
Total Downloads
64K+Urvanov Syntax Highlighter
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CodeMirror Blocks49K+
Support Resolution
N/AUrvanov Syntax Highlighter
CodeMirror BlocksN/A
Last Updated
9 months agoUrvanov Syntax Highlighter
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CodeMirror Blocks1 year ago
First Released
2019Urvanov Syntax Highlighter
CodeMirror Blocks2018
Age
7 yearsUrvanov Syntax Highlighter
CodeMirror Blocks8 years
WP Requires
6.7+Urvanov Syntax Highlighter
CodeMirror Blocks6.0+
PHP Requires
false+Urvanov Syntax Highlighter
CodeMirror Blocks7.0+
Business Model
FreeUrvanov Syntax Highlighter
CodeMirror BlocksFree
Latest Version
2.9.0Urvanov Syntax Highlighter
CodeMirror Blocks2.0.3

Rating Breakdown

Urvanov Syntax Highlighter

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

CodeMirror Blocks

5/5(41 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

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.

CodeMirror Blocks Reviews

by davidjackson5

Good plugin

A good block plugin.

by Amr Abdelkarem

Good plugin

Good plugin, thanks for sharing. I have question I know you removed the run/execute button for HTML, CSS and JavaScript due to security issue XSS. but are you willing to add again after fixing it mayb

by linuxbeast

Fantastic Plugin

Awesome code mirror blocks with syntax highlighting. Perfect for adding code snippets. Highly recommended! This topic was modified 1 year, 9 months ago by linuxbeast.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Urvanov Syntax Highlighter or CodeMirror Blocks more popular?
Urvanov Syntax Highlighter has 3.0K+ active installations while CodeMirror Blocks has 2.0K+. Urvanov Syntax Highlighter is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Urvanov Syntax Highlighter or CodeMirror Blocks?
Urvanov Syntax Highlighter has a 4.5/5 rating from 19 reviews, while CodeMirror Blocks has a 5/5 rating from 41 reviews.
Are Urvanov Syntax Highlighter and CodeMirror Blocks free?
Urvanov Syntax Highlighter is free and CodeMirror Blocks is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Urvanov Syntax Highlighter or CodeMirror Blocks?
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?
Urvanov Syntax Highlighter was last updated 9 months ago and CodeMirror Blocks was last updated 1 year ago.

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