Auto SyntaxHighlighter vs WP SyntaxHighlighter Theme Advance (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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10 active installs
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Updated 11 years ago
View WP SyntaxHighlighter Theme Advance Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Auto SyntaxHighlighter has a higher user rating (4.3/5 from 6 reviews) and leads in active installations (100 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Auto SyntaxHighlighter has accumulated 27K+ total downloads while WP SyntaxHighlighter Theme Advance has 1.5K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Auto SyntaxHighlighter | WP SyntaxHighlighter Theme Advance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.3/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 6 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 100 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 27K+ | ◄ | 1.5K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 13 years ago | ► | 11 years ago |
| First Released | 2010 | 2014 | |
| Age | 16 years | 12 years | |
| WP Requires | 2.6+ | 3.0.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.3.3 | 1.0.0 |
Rating
4.3/5Auto SyntaxHighlighter
◄WP SyntaxHighlighter Theme AdvanceN/A
Total Reviews
6Auto SyntaxHighlighter
◄WP SyntaxHighlighter Theme Advance0
Active Installs
100Auto SyntaxHighlighter
◄WP SyntaxHighlighter Theme Advance10
Total Downloads
27K+Auto SyntaxHighlighter
◄WP SyntaxHighlighter Theme Advance1.5K+
Support Resolution
N/AAuto SyntaxHighlighter
WP SyntaxHighlighter Theme AdvanceN/A
Last Updated
13 years agoAuto SyntaxHighlighter
►WP SyntaxHighlighter Theme Advance11 years ago
First Released
2010Auto SyntaxHighlighter
WP SyntaxHighlighter Theme Advance2014
Age
16 yearsAuto SyntaxHighlighter
WP SyntaxHighlighter Theme Advance12 years
WP Requires
2.6+Auto SyntaxHighlighter
WP SyntaxHighlighter Theme Advance3.0.1+
PHP Requires
false+Auto SyntaxHighlighter
WP SyntaxHighlighter Theme Advancefalse+
Business Model
FreeAuto SyntaxHighlighter
WP SyntaxHighlighter Theme AdvanceFree
Latest Version
2.3.3Auto SyntaxHighlighter
WP SyntaxHighlighter Theme Advance1.0.0
Rating Breakdown
Auto SyntaxHighlighter
4.3/5(6 reviews)
5
83%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
17%
WP SyntaxHighlighter Theme Advance
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Auto SyntaxHighlighter or WP SyntaxHighlighter Theme Advance more popular?
Auto SyntaxHighlighter has 100 active installations while WP SyntaxHighlighter Theme Advance has 10. Auto SyntaxHighlighter is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Auto SyntaxHighlighter or WP SyntaxHighlighter Theme Advance?
Auto SyntaxHighlighter has a 4.3/5 rating from 6 reviews, while WP SyntaxHighlighter Theme Advance has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Auto SyntaxHighlighter and WP SyntaxHighlighter Theme Advance free?
Auto SyntaxHighlighter is free and WP SyntaxHighlighter Theme Advance is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Auto SyntaxHighlighter or WP SyntaxHighlighter Theme Advance?
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?
Auto SyntaxHighlighter was last updated 13 years ago and WP SyntaxHighlighter Theme Advance was last updated 11 years ago.
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