WordPress plugin comparison
Easy Syntax Highlighter vs Enlighter
At a glance
- Enlighter has more active installs: 10K+, against 30+ for Easy Syntax Highlighter.
- On a typical day, Enlighter is downloaded about 74 times, Easy Syntax Highlighter about 3.
- Easy Syntax Highlighter has no reviews yet.
- Enlighter was updated more recently: Apr 13, 2026, against Mar 27, 2026 for Easy Syntax Highlighter.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 6.9.11.
- Enlighter has been around longer: since 2013, against 2017 for Easy Syntax Highlighter.
Line by line
Enlighter leads on 5 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Easy Syntax Highlighter |  Enlighter |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #23,622 | #1,786 |
| Active installs | 30+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 68 | 1.6K |
| Rating | No ratings | 4.8(65) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 6.9.11 | 6.9.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.16 | ×0.71 |
| Last release | 7 months ago | 7 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 | 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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