Syntax Highlight vs WPygments (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Syntax Highlight has a higher user rating (5/5 from 6 reviews) and leads in active installations (200 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Syntax Highlight has accumulated 9.5K+ total downloads while WPygments has 2.6K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Syntax Highlight | WPygments | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 6 | ◄ | 3 |
| Active Installs | 200 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 9.5K+ | ◄ | 2.6K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 11 years ago | ◄ | 12 years ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2013 | |
| Age | 12 years | 13 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.9.1+ | 3.3+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.0.2 | 1.1.2 |
Rating
5/5Syntax Highlight
WPygments5/5
Total Reviews
6Syntax Highlight
◄WPygments3
Active Installs
200Syntax Highlight
◄WPygments10
Total Downloads
9.5K+Syntax Highlight
◄WPygments2.6K+
Support Resolution
N/ASyntax Highlight
WPygmentsN/A
Last Updated
11 years agoSyntax Highlight
◄WPygments12 years ago
First Released
2014Syntax Highlight
WPygments2013
Age
12 yearsSyntax Highlight
WPygments13 years
WP Requires
3.9.1+Syntax Highlight
WPygments3.3+
PHP Requires
false+Syntax Highlight
WPygmentsfalse+
Business Model
FreeSyntax Highlight
WPygmentsFree
Latest Version
1.0.2Syntax Highlight
WPygments1.1.2
Rating Breakdown
Syntax Highlight
5/5(6 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 Syntax Highlight or WPygments more popular?
Syntax Highlight has 200 active installations while WPygments has 10. Syntax Highlight is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Syntax Highlight or WPygments?
Syntax Highlight has a 5/5 rating from 6 reviews, while WPygments has a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews.
Are Syntax Highlight and WPygments free?
Syntax Highlight is free and WPygments is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Syntax Highlight 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?
Syntax Highlight was last updated 11 years ago and WPygments was last updated 12 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.