WordPress plugin comparison
Code Syntax Highlighting Block vs Enlighter
At a glance
- Enlighter has more active installs: 10K+, against 10+ for Code Syntax Highlighting Block.
- On a typical day, Enlighter is downloaded about 74 times, Code Syntax Highlighting Block about 3.
- Code Syntax Highlighting Block has no reviews yet.
- Code Syntax Highlighting Block was updated more recently: May 23, 2026, against Apr 13, 2026 for Enlighter.
- Code Syntax Highlighting Block is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.0.8, against 6.9.11 for Enlighter.
- Enlighter has been around longer: since 2013, against 2025 for Code Syntax Highlighting Block.
Line by line
Enlighter leads on 4 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Code Syntax Highlighting Block |  Enlighter |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #34,721 | #1,787 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 76 | 1.6K |
| Rating | No ratings | 4.8(65) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 6.9.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.13 | ×0.71 |
| Last release | 5 months ago | 7 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 8.1 | 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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