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Code Snippets vs iG:Syntax Hiliter
At a glance
- Code Snippets has more active installs: 1M+, against 30+ for iG:Syntax Hiliter.
- On a typical day, Code Snippets is downloaded about 19,930 times, iG:Syntax Hiliter about 5.
- iG:Syntax Hiliter is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review, against 4.7 from 510 reviews.
- Code Snippets was updated more recently: Nov 6, 2026, against Aug 22, 2026 for iG:Syntax Hiliter.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Code Snippets has been around longer: since 2012, against 2013 for iG:Syntax Hiliter.
Line by line
Code Snippets leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Code Snippets |  iG:Syntax Hiliter |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #31 | #24,180 |
| Active installs | 1M+ | 30+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 1.5M | 91 |
| Rating | 4.7(510) | 5.0(1) |
| Support threads resolved | 73% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.0 |
| Search multiplier | ×4.70 | ×0.27 |
| Last release | 3 days ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 8.4 |
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