WordPress plugin comparison
Alex Syntax Highlighter vs Code Block Pro
At a glance
- Code Block Pro has more active installs: 10K+, against 10+ for Alex Syntax Highlighter.
- On a typical day, Code Block Pro is downloaded about 71 times, Alex Syntax Highlighter about 1.
- Code Block Pro is rated higher: 4.8 out of 5 from 50 reviews, against 2.0 from 1 review.
- Code Block Pro was updated more recently: Aug 15, 2026, against May 7, 2013 for Alex Syntax Highlighter.
- Code Block Pro is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 3.5.2 for Alex Syntax Highlighter.
- Alex Syntax Highlighter has been around longer: since 2012, against 2022 for Code Block Pro.
Line by line
Code Block Pro leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Alex Syntax Highlighter |  Code Block Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #43,805 | #2,140 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 33 | 2.2K |
| Rating | 2.0(1) | 4.8(50) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 0% |
| Tested up to | 3.5.2 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×0.86 |
| Last release | 13 years ago | 2 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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