WordPress plugin comparison
Code Block Pro vs iG:Syntax Hiliter
At a glance
- Code Block Pro has more active installs: 10K+, against 30+ for iG:Syntax Hiliter.
- On a typical day, Code Block Pro is downloaded about 71 times, iG:Syntax Hiliter about 5.
- iG:Syntax Hiliter is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review, against 4.8 from 50 reviews.
- iG:Syntax Hiliter was updated more recently: Aug 22, 2026, against Aug 15, 2026 for Code Block Pro.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- iG:Syntax Hiliter has been around longer: since 2013, against 2022 for Code Block Pro.
Line by line
Code Block Pro leads on 4 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Code Block Pro |  iG:Syntax Hiliter |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #2,140 | #24,180 |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 30+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 2.2K | 91 |
| Rating | 4.8(50) | 5.0(1) |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.0 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.86 | ×0.27 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 | 8.4 |
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