WP 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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WP SyntaxHighlighter Theme Advance
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10 active installs
Free
Updated 11 years ago
View WP SyntaxHighlighter Theme Advance Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, WP SyntaxHighlighter has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) and leads in active installations (300 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP SyntaxHighlighter has accumulated 50K+ total downloads while WP SyntaxHighlighter Theme Advance has 1.5K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP SyntaxHighlighter | WP SyntaxHighlighter Theme Advance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 1 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 300 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 50K+ | ◄ | 1.5K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 14 years ago | ► | 11 years ago |
| First Released | 2011 | 2014 | |
| Age | 15 years | 12 years | |
| WP Requires | 2.8+ | 3.0.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.7.3 | 1.0.0 |
Rating
5/5WP SyntaxHighlighter
◄WP SyntaxHighlighter Theme AdvanceN/A
Total Reviews
1WP SyntaxHighlighter
◄WP SyntaxHighlighter Theme Advance0
Active Installs
300WP SyntaxHighlighter
◄WP SyntaxHighlighter Theme Advance10
Total Downloads
50K+WP SyntaxHighlighter
◄WP SyntaxHighlighter Theme Advance1.5K+
Support Resolution
N/AWP SyntaxHighlighter
WP SyntaxHighlighter Theme AdvanceN/A
Last Updated
14 years agoWP SyntaxHighlighter
►WP SyntaxHighlighter Theme Advance11 years ago
First Released
2011WP SyntaxHighlighter
WP SyntaxHighlighter Theme Advance2014
Age
15 yearsWP SyntaxHighlighter
WP SyntaxHighlighter Theme Advance12 years
WP Requires
2.8+WP SyntaxHighlighter
WP SyntaxHighlighter Theme Advance3.0.1+
PHP Requires
false+WP SyntaxHighlighter
WP SyntaxHighlighter Theme Advancefalse+
Business Model
FreeWP SyntaxHighlighter
WP SyntaxHighlighter Theme AdvanceFree
Latest Version
1.7.3WP SyntaxHighlighter
WP SyntaxHighlighter Theme Advance1.0.0
Rating Breakdown
WP SyntaxHighlighter
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
WP SyntaxHighlighter Theme Advance
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WP SyntaxHighlighter or WP SyntaxHighlighter Theme Advance more popular?
WP SyntaxHighlighter has 300 active installations while WP SyntaxHighlighter Theme Advance has 10. WP SyntaxHighlighter is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP SyntaxHighlighter or WP SyntaxHighlighter Theme Advance?
WP SyntaxHighlighter has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews, while WP SyntaxHighlighter Theme Advance has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are WP SyntaxHighlighter and WP SyntaxHighlighter Theme Advance free?
WP 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 — WP 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?
WP SyntaxHighlighter was last updated 14 years ago and WP SyntaxHighlighter Theme Advance was last updated 11 years ago.
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