SyntaxHighlighter Evolved: Yaml Brush vs YAML Custom Fields (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
SyntaxHighlighter Evolved: Yaml Brush
5(2)
70 active installs
Free
Updated 11 years ago
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, SyntaxHighlighter Evolved: Yaml Brush has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) and leads in active installations (70 vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. SyntaxHighlighter Evolved: Yaml Brush has accumulated 4.2K+ total downloads while YAML Custom Fields has 296.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | SyntaxHighlighter Evolved: Yaml Brush | YAML Custom Fields | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 2 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 70 | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 4.2K+ | ◄ | 296 |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 11 years ago | ► | 1 month ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2026 | |
| Age | 12 years | 3 months | |
| WP Requires | 2.7+ | 5.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 8.1+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.0.1 | 1.2.7 |
Rating
5/5SyntaxHighlighter Evolved: Yaml Brush
◄YAML Custom FieldsN/A
Total Reviews
2SyntaxHighlighter Evolved: Yaml Brush
◄YAML Custom Fields0
Active Installs
70SyntaxHighlighter Evolved: Yaml Brush
◄YAML Custom Fields0
Total Downloads
4.2K+SyntaxHighlighter Evolved: Yaml Brush
◄YAML Custom Fields296
Support Resolution
N/ASyntaxHighlighter Evolved: Yaml Brush
YAML Custom FieldsN/A
Last Updated
11 years agoSyntaxHighlighter Evolved: Yaml Brush
►YAML Custom Fields1 month ago
First Released
2014SyntaxHighlighter Evolved: Yaml Brush
YAML Custom Fields2026
Age
12 yearsSyntaxHighlighter Evolved: Yaml Brush
YAML Custom Fields3 months
WP Requires
2.7+SyntaxHighlighter Evolved: Yaml Brush
YAML Custom Fields5.0+
PHP Requires
false+SyntaxHighlighter Evolved: Yaml Brush
YAML Custom Fields8.1+
Business Model
FreeSyntaxHighlighter Evolved: Yaml Brush
YAML Custom FieldsFree
Latest Version
1.0.1SyntaxHighlighter Evolved: Yaml Brush
YAML Custom Fields1.2.7
Rating Breakdown
SyntaxHighlighter Evolved: Yaml Brush
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
YAML Custom Fields
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SyntaxHighlighter Evolved: Yaml Brush or YAML Custom Fields more popular?
SyntaxHighlighter Evolved: Yaml Brush has 70 active installations while YAML Custom Fields has 0. SyntaxHighlighter Evolved: Yaml Brush is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — SyntaxHighlighter Evolved: Yaml Brush or YAML Custom Fields?
SyntaxHighlighter Evolved: Yaml Brush has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews, while YAML Custom Fields has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are SyntaxHighlighter Evolved: Yaml Brush and YAML Custom Fields free?
SyntaxHighlighter Evolved: Yaml Brush is free and YAML Custom Fields is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — SyntaxHighlighter Evolved: Yaml Brush or YAML Custom Fields?
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?
SyntaxHighlighter Evolved: Yaml Brush was last updated 11 years ago and YAML Custom Fields was last updated 1 month ago.
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