WordPress plugin comparison
Better WordPress Syntax Highlighter vs Code Block
At a glance
- Code Block has more active installs: 200+, against 60+ for Better WordPress Syntax Highlighter.
- On a typical day, Code Block is downloaded about 14 times, Better WordPress Syntax Highlighter about 3.
- Code Block has no reviews yet.
- Code Block was updated more recently: Nov 5, 2026, against Oct 27, 2013 for Better WordPress Syntax Highlighter.
- Code Block is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 3.7.41 for Better WordPress Syntax Highlighter.
- Better WordPress Syntax Highlighter has been around longer: since 2011, against 2025 for Code Block.
Line by line
Code Block leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Better WordPress Syntax Highlighter |  Code Block |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #19,057 | #11,523 |
| Active installs | 60+ | 200+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 53 | 394 |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 3.7.41 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×0.33 |
| Last release | 13 years ago | 5 days ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.4 |
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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