WordPress plugin comparison
Code Block Pro vs WP-SynHighlight
At a glance
- Code Block Pro has more active installs: 10K+, against 100+ for WP-SynHighlight.
- On a typical day, Code Block Pro is downloaded about 71 times, WP-SynHighlight about 3.
- Code Block Pro is rated higher: 4.8 out of 5 from 50 reviews, against 4.6 from 5 reviews.
- Code Block Pro was updated more recently: Aug 15, 2026, against Jan 11, 2016 for WP-SynHighlight.
- Code Block Pro is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 4.4.34 for WP-SynHighlight.
- WP-SynHighlight has been around longer: since 2008, against 2022 for Code Block Pro.
Line by line
Code Block Pro leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Code Block Pro |  WP-SynHighlight |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #2,140 | #14,229 |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 100+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 2.2K | 70 |
| Rating | 4.8(50) | 4.6(5) |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 4.4.34 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.86 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 10 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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