WordPress plugin comparison
Code Block Pro vs SyntaxHighlighter Evolved
At a glance
- Code Block Pro has more active installs: 10K+, against 60+ for SyntaxHighlighter Evolved.
- On a typical day, Code Block Pro is downloaded about 71 times, SyntaxHighlighter Evolved about 2.
- SyntaxHighlighter Evolved has no reviews yet.
- Code Block Pro was updated more recently: Aug 15, 2026, against Aug 21, 2014 for SyntaxHighlighter Evolved.
- Code Block Pro is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 3.9.40 for SyntaxHighlighter Evolved.
- SyntaxHighlighter Evolved has been around longer: since 2014, against 2022 for Code Block Pro.
Line by line
Code Block Pro leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Code Block Pro |  SyntaxHighlighter Evolved |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #2,138 | #20,004 |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 60+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 2.3K | 56 |
| Rating | 4.8(50) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 3.9.40 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.86 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 12 years ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 | – |
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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