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Code Snippet DM vs Highlighting Code Block
At a glance
- Highlighting Code Block has more active installs: 10K+, against 500+ for Code Snippet DM.
- On a typical day, Highlighting Code Block is downloaded about 87 times, Code Snippet DM about 8.
- Code Snippet DM is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews, against 4.5 from 20 reviews.
- Highlighting Code Block was updated more recently: Jul 1, 2026, against Aug 22, 2025 for Code Snippet DM.
- Highlighting Code Block is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.0.8, against 6.8.12 for Code Snippet DM.
Line by line
Highlighting Code Block leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Code Snippet DM |  Highlighting Code Block |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #9,102 | #1,711 |
| Active installs | 500+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 185 | 2.2K |
| Rating | 5.0(4) | 4.5(20) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 0% |
| Tested up to | 6.8.12 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.26 | ×0.83 |
| Last release | 1 year ago | 4 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 5.6 |
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