WordPress plugin comparison
AH Code Highlighter vs Easy Syntax Highlighter
At a glance
- AH Code Highlighter has more active installs: 50+, against 30+ for Easy Syntax Highlighter.
- Easy Syntax Highlighter has no reviews yet.
- Easy Syntax Highlighter was updated more recently: Mar 27, 2026, against Aug 27, 2018 for AH Code Highlighter.
- Easy Syntax Highlighter is tested with a newer WordPress: 6.9.11, against 5.0.0 for AH Code Highlighter.
Line by line
Easy Syntax Highlighter leads on 4 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  AH Code Highlighter |  Easy Syntax Highlighter |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #20,103 | #23,649 |
| Active installs | 50+ | 30+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 62 | 67 |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 5.0.0 | 6.9.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×0.16 |
| Last release | 8 years ago | 7 months ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.0 |
From WordPress.org's public data, refreshed every night. Downloads are WordPress.org's official daily figures for the last 30 days.
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