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Code Engine vs SyntaxHighlighter2
At a glance
- Code Engine has more active installs: 800+, against 20+ for SyntaxHighlighter2.
- On a typical day, Code Engine is downloaded about 58 times, SyntaxHighlighter2 about 1.
- SyntaxHighlighter2 has no reviews yet.
- Code Engine was updated more recently: Oct 25, 2026, against May 30, 2010 for SyntaxHighlighter2.
- Code Engine is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 3.0.0 for SyntaxHighlighter2.
- SyntaxHighlighter2 has been around longer: since 2009, against 2024 for Code Engine.
Line by line
Code Engine leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Code Engine |  SyntaxHighlighter2 |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #7,314 | #27,922 |
| Active installs | 800+ | 20+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 1.7K | 31 |
| Rating | 5.0(9) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 3.0.0 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.61 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 14 days ago | 16 years ago |
| Requires PHP | 8.1 | – |
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