WordPress plugin comparison
CodeHighlighter vs Urvanov Syntax Highlighter
At a glance
- Urvanov Syntax Highlighter has more active installs: 3K+, against 10+ for CodeHighlighter.
- On a typical day, Urvanov Syntax Highlighter is downloaded about 72 times, CodeHighlighter about 2.
- CodeHighlighter has no reviews yet.
- Urvanov Syntax Highlighter was updated more recently: Sep 12, 2026, against Jun 18, 2012 for CodeHighlighter.
- Urvanov Syntax Highlighter is tested with a newer WordPress: 6.9.11, against 3.4.2 for CodeHighlighter.
- CodeHighlighter has been around longer: since 2007, against 2019 for Urvanov Syntax Highlighter.
Line by line
Urvanov Syntax Highlighter leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  CodeHighlighter |  Urvanov Syntax Highlighter |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #43,637 | #4,101 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 3K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 33 | 2.6K |
| Rating | No ratings | 4.5(19) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 0% |
| Tested up to | 3.4.2 | 6.9.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×0.62 |
| Last release | 14 years ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | – | – |
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