WordPress plugin comparison
Code Syntax Highlighting Block vs WPCode
At a glance
- WPCode has more active installs: 3M+, against 10+ for Code Syntax Highlighting Block.
- On a typical day, WPCode is downloaded about 47,989 times, Code Syntax Highlighting Block about 3.
- Code Syntax Highlighting Block has no reviews yet.
- WPCode was updated more recently: Oct 29, 2026, against May 23, 2026 for Code Syntax Highlighting Block.
- WPCode is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for Code Syntax Highlighting Block.
- WPCode has been around longer: since 2012, against 2025 for Code Syntax Highlighting Block.
Line by line
WPCode leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Code Syntax Highlighting Block |  WPCode |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #34,721 | #19 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 3M+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 76 | 2M |
| Rating | No ratings | 4.9(1.9K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 63% |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.13 | ×3.43 |
| Last release | 5 months ago | 11 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 8.1 | 7.0 |
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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