WordPress plugin comparison
Code Engine vs SyntaxHighlighter Evolved
At a glance
- SyntaxHighlighter Evolved has more active installs: 20K+, against 800+ for Code Engine.
- On a typical day, SyntaxHighlighter Evolved is downloaded about 84 times, Code Engine about 58.
- Code Engine is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 9 reviews, against 4.3 from 86 reviews.
- Code Engine was updated more recently: Oct 25, 2026, against Mar 3, 2025 for SyntaxHighlighter Evolved.
- Code Engine is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.7.11 for SyntaxHighlighter Evolved.
- SyntaxHighlighter Evolved has been around longer: since 2007, against 2024 for Code Engine.
Line by line
Code Engine leads on 4 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Code Engine |  SyntaxHighlighter Evolved |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #7,314 | #1,374 |
| Active installs | 800+ | 20K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 1.7K | 2.3K |
| Rating | 5.0(9) | 4.3(86) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 6.7.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.61 | ×0.30 |
| Last release | 15 days ago | 1 year ago |
| Requires PHP | 8.1 | 7.0 |
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