WordPress plugin comparison
CC-Syntax-Highlight vs Code Embed
At a glance
- Code Embed has more active installs: 10K+, against 60+ for CC-Syntax-Highlight.
- On a typical day, Code Embed is downloaded about 94 times, CC-Syntax-Highlight about 5.
- CC-Syntax-Highlight is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review, against 4.4 from 45 reviews.
- CC-Syntax-Highlight was updated more recently: Oct 6, 2026, against Aug 21, 2026 for Code Embed.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Code Embed has been around longer: since 2009, against 2016 for CC-Syntax-Highlight.
Line by line
Code Embed leads on 4 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  CC-Syntax-Highlight |  Code Embed |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #19,364 | #1,491 |
| Active installs | 60+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 121 | 2.9K |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | 4.4(45) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.34 | ×0.82 |
| Last release | 1 month ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 | 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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