Code Block Syntax Highlighter for… vs WPygments (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Code Block Syntax Highlighter for…
5(8)
600 active installs
Free
Updated 2 years ago
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Code Block Syntax Highlighter for… has a higher user rating (5/5 from 8 reviews) and leads in active installations (600 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Code Block Syntax Highlighter for… has accumulated 68K+ total downloads while WPygments has 2.6K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Code Block Syntax Highlighter for… | WPygments | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 8 | ◄ | 3 |
| Active Installs | 600 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 68K+ | ◄ | 2.6K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 years ago | ◄ | 12 years ago |
| First Released | 2021 | 2013 | |
| Age | 5 years | 13 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.0+ | 3.3+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.0.3 | 1.1.2 |
Rating
5/5Code Block Syntax Highlighter for…
WPygments5/5
Total Reviews
8Code Block Syntax Highlighter for…
◄WPygments3
Active Installs
600Code Block Syntax Highlighter for…
◄WPygments10
Total Downloads
68K+Code Block Syntax Highlighter for…
◄WPygments2.6K+
Support Resolution
N/ACode Block Syntax Highlighter for…
WPygmentsN/A
Last Updated
2 years agoCode Block Syntax Highlighter for…
◄WPygments12 years ago
First Released
2021Code Block Syntax Highlighter for…
WPygments2013
Age
5 yearsCode Block Syntax Highlighter for…
WPygments13 years
WP Requires
5.0+Code Block Syntax Highlighter for…
WPygments3.3+
PHP Requires
5.6+Code Block Syntax Highlighter for…
WPygmentsfalse+
Business Model
FreeCode Block Syntax Highlighter for…
WPygmentsFree
Latest Version
1.0.3Code Block Syntax Highlighter for…
WPygments1.1.2
Rating Breakdown
Code Block Syntax Highlighter for…
5/5(8 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
WPygments
5/5(3 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Code Block Syntax Highlighter for… or WPygments more popular?
Code Block Syntax Highlighter for… has 600 active installations while WPygments has 10. Code Block Syntax Highlighter for… is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Code Block Syntax Highlighter for… or WPygments?
Code Block Syntax Highlighter for… has a 5/5 rating from 8 reviews, while WPygments has a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews.
Are Code Block Syntax Highlighter for… and WPygments free?
Code Block Syntax Highlighter for… is free and WPygments is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Code Block Syntax Highlighter for… or WPygments?
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?
Code Block Syntax Highlighter for… was last updated 2 years ago and WPygments was last updated 12 years ago.
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