WordPress plugin comparison
Code Engine vs iG:Syntax Hiliter
At a glance
- Code Engine has more active installs: 800+, against 30+ for iG:Syntax Hiliter.
- On a typical day, Code Engine is downloaded about 58 times, iG:Syntax Hiliter about 5.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- Code Engine was updated more recently: Oct 25, 2026, against Aug 22, 2026 for iG:Syntax Hiliter.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- iG:Syntax Hiliter has been around longer: since 2013, against 2024 for Code Engine.
Line by line
Code Engine leads on 5 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Code Engine |  iG:Syntax Hiliter |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #7,314 | #24,180 |
| Active installs | 800+ | 30+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 1.7K | 91 |
| Rating | 5.0(9) | 5.0(1) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.0 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.61 | ×0.27 |
| Last release | 15 days ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 8.1 | 8.4 |
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