WordPress plugin comparison
Alkane Code vs Urvanov Syntax Highlighter
At a glance
- Urvanov Syntax Highlighter has more active installs: 3K+, against 10+ for Alkane Code.
- On a typical day, Urvanov Syntax Highlighter is downloaded about 72 times, Alkane Code about 6.
- Alkane Code has no reviews yet.
- Urvanov Syntax Highlighter was updated more recently: Sep 12, 2026, against Aug 24, 2022 for Alkane Code.
- Urvanov Syntax Highlighter is tested with a newer WordPress: 6.9.11, against 6.0.18 for Alkane Code.
Line by line
Urvanov Syntax Highlighter leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Alkane Code |  Urvanov Syntax Highlighter |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #34,781 | #4,101 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 3K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 119 | 2.6K |
| Rating | No ratings | 4.5(19) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 0% |
| Tested up to | 6.0.18 | 6.9.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×0.62 |
| Last release | 4 years ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 | – |
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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