TinyMCE Preformatted vs WP-Markdown-SyntaxHighlighter (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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WP-Markdown-SyntaxHighlighter
0(0)
10 active installs
Free
Updated 13 years ago
View WP-Markdown-SyntaxHighlighter Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, TinyMCE Preformatted has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) and leads in active installations (70 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. TinyMCE Preformatted has accumulated 6.8K+ total downloads while WP-Markdown-SyntaxHighlighter has 3.1K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | TinyMCE Preformatted | WP-Markdown-SyntaxHighlighter | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 2 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 70 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 6.8K+ | ◄ | 3.1K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 11 years ago | ◄ | 13 years ago |
| First Released | 2010 | 2012 | |
| Age | 16 years | 14 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0+ | 3.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 0.6.0 | 0.4 |
Rating
5/5TinyMCE Preformatted
◄WP-Markdown-SyntaxHighlighterN/A
Total Reviews
2TinyMCE Preformatted
◄WP-Markdown-SyntaxHighlighter0
Active Installs
70TinyMCE Preformatted
◄WP-Markdown-SyntaxHighlighter10
Total Downloads
6.8K+TinyMCE Preformatted
◄WP-Markdown-SyntaxHighlighter3.1K+
Support Resolution
N/ATinyMCE Preformatted
WP-Markdown-SyntaxHighlighterN/A
Last Updated
11 years agoTinyMCE Preformatted
◄WP-Markdown-SyntaxHighlighter13 years ago
First Released
2010TinyMCE Preformatted
WP-Markdown-SyntaxHighlighter2012
Age
16 yearsTinyMCE Preformatted
WP-Markdown-SyntaxHighlighter14 years
WP Requires
3.0+TinyMCE Preformatted
WP-Markdown-SyntaxHighlighter3.1+
PHP Requires
false+TinyMCE Preformatted
WP-Markdown-SyntaxHighlighterfalse+
Business Model
FreeTinyMCE Preformatted
WP-Markdown-SyntaxHighlighterFree
Latest Version
0.6.0TinyMCE Preformatted
WP-Markdown-SyntaxHighlighter0.4
Rating Breakdown
TinyMCE Preformatted
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
WP-Markdown-SyntaxHighlighter
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is TinyMCE Preformatted or WP-Markdown-SyntaxHighlighter more popular?
TinyMCE Preformatted has 70 active installations while WP-Markdown-SyntaxHighlighter has 10. TinyMCE Preformatted is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — TinyMCE Preformatted or WP-Markdown-SyntaxHighlighter?
TinyMCE Preformatted has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews, while WP-Markdown-SyntaxHighlighter has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are TinyMCE Preformatted and WP-Markdown-SyntaxHighlighter free?
TinyMCE Preformatted is free and WP-Markdown-SyntaxHighlighter is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — TinyMCE Preformatted or WP-Markdown-SyntaxHighlighter?
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?
TinyMCE Preformatted was last updated 11 years ago and WP-Markdown-SyntaxHighlighter was last updated 13 years ago.
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