WordPress plugin comparison
Rich Text Formats vs Highlite
At a glance
- Rich Text Formats has more active installs: 50+, against 10+ for Highlite.
- On a typical day, Rich Text Formats is downloaded about 5 times, Highlite about 1.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- Rich Text Formats was updated more recently: Sep 9, 2026, against Jun 9, 2025 for Highlite.
- Rich Text Formats is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.8.12 for Highlite.
Line by line
Rich Text Formats leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Rich Text Formats |  Highlite |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #20,463 | #45,828 |
| Active installs | 50+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 83 | 34 |
| Rating | 5.0(2) | 5.0(1) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 6.8.12 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.38 | ×0.07 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 1 year ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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