WordPress plugin comparison
Code Block Pro vs Urvanov Syntax Highlighter
At a glance
- Code Block Pro has more active installs: 10K+, against 3K+ for Urvanov Syntax Highlighter.
- On a typical day, Urvanov Syntax Highlighter is downloaded about 72 times, Code Block Pro about 71.
- Code Block Pro is rated higher: 4.8 out of 5 from 50 reviews, against 4.5 from 19 reviews.
- Urvanov Syntax Highlighter was updated more recently: Sep 12, 2026, against Aug 15, 2026 for Code Block Pro.
- Code Block Pro is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.9.11 for Urvanov Syntax Highlighter.
- Urvanov Syntax Highlighter has been around longer: since 2019, against 2022 for Code Block Pro.
Line by line
Code Block Pro leads on 5 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Code Block Pro |  Urvanov Syntax Highlighter |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #2,140 | #4,101 |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 3K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 2.2K | 2.6K |
| Rating | 4.8(50) | 4.5(19) |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | 0% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 6.9.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.86 | ×0.62 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 1 month 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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