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HTML Editor Syntax Highlighter vs wp-syntax-highlighter (2026)

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

HTML Editor Syntax Highlighter

HTML Editor Syntax Highlighter

4.4(110)

50K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 years ago
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wp-syntax-highlighter

wp-syntax-highlighter

0(0)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 11 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, HTML Editor Syntax Highlighter has a higher user rating (4.4/5 from 110 reviews) and leads in active installations (50K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. HTML Editor Syntax Highlighter has accumulated 590K+ total downloads while wp-syntax-highlighter has 2.0K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.4/5HTML Editor Syntax Highlighter
◄
wp-syntax-highlighterN/A
Total Reviews
110HTML Editor Syntax Highlighter
◄
wp-syntax-highlighter0
Active Installs
50K+HTML Editor Syntax Highlighter
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wp-syntax-highlighter10
Total Downloads
590K+HTML Editor Syntax Highlighter
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wp-syntax-highlighter2.0K+
Support Resolution
N/AHTML Editor Syntax Highlighter
wp-syntax-highlighterN/A
Last Updated
2 years agoHTML Editor Syntax Highlighter
◄
wp-syntax-highlighter11 years ago
First Released
2012HTML Editor Syntax Highlighter
wp-syntax-highlighter2014
Age
14 yearsHTML Editor Syntax Highlighter
wp-syntax-highlighter12 years
WP Requires
4.0+HTML Editor Syntax Highlighter
wp-syntax-highlighter3.5.0+
PHP Requires
false+HTML Editor Syntax Highlighter
wp-syntax-highlighterfalse+
Business Model
FreeHTML Editor Syntax Highlighter
wp-syntax-highlighterFree
Latest Version
2.4.4HTML Editor Syntax Highlighter
wp-syntax-highlighter0.5.1

Rating Breakdown

HTML Editor Syntax Highlighter

4.4/5(110 reviews)
5
72%
4
13%
3
6%
2
5%
1
5%

wp-syntax-highlighter

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

Recent Reviews

HTML Editor Syntax Highlighter Reviews

by xiaoxiewl

如何在前端文章页面也展示高亮代码效果

这个代码高亮插件是我测试过效果最好的一个，但是只能在后台实现，如何在前端文章页面也使用高亮效果呢

by Marco Panichi

It does its job very well

In the era of Gutenberg and visual builders, as a good old programmer of the past, I need to edit HTML code in the showcase pages of the WordPress sites I create. This plugin is therefore a must-have

by Alexander Guskov

The fantastically useful plugin

The fantastical plugin that converts faceless TinyMCE to the powerful tool. The only suggestion is to mark dark/light themes, please

wp-syntax-highlighter Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is HTML Editor Syntax Highlighter or wp-syntax-highlighter more popular?
HTML Editor Syntax Highlighter has 50K+ active installations while wp-syntax-highlighter has 10. HTML Editor Syntax Highlighter is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — HTML Editor Syntax Highlighter or wp-syntax-highlighter?
HTML Editor Syntax Highlighter has a 4.4/5 rating from 110 reviews, while wp-syntax-highlighter has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are HTML Editor Syntax Highlighter and wp-syntax-highlighter free?
HTML Editor Syntax Highlighter is free and wp-syntax-highlighter is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — HTML Editor Syntax Highlighter or wp-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?
HTML Editor Syntax Highlighter was last updated 2 years ago and wp-syntax-highlighter was last updated 11 years ago.

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