WordPress plugin comparison
Code Block vs Lazy Syntax Highlighter
At a glance
- Code Block has more active installs: 200+, against fewer than 10 for Lazy Syntax Highlighter.
- On a typical day, Code Block is downloaded about 14 times, Lazy Syntax Highlighter about 3.
- Code Block was updated more recently: Nov 5, 2026, against Sep 23, 2026 for Lazy Syntax Highlighter.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Code Block has been around longer: since 2025, against 2026 for Lazy Syntax Highlighter.
Line by line
Code Block leads on 5 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Code Block |  Lazy Syntax Highlighter |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #11,523 | #71,333 |
| Active installs | 200+ | Fewer than 10 |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 394 | 58 |
| Rating | No ratings | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.33 | ×0.05 |
| Last release | 4 days ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
From WordPress.org's public data, refreshed every night. Downloads are WordPress.org's official daily figures for the last 30 days.
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