WordPress plugin comparison
Easy Syntax Highlighter vs Urvanov Syntax Highlighter
At a glance
- Urvanov Syntax Highlighter has more active installs: 3K+, against 30+ for Easy Syntax Highlighter.
- On a typical day, Urvanov Syntax Highlighter is downloaded about 72 times, Easy Syntax Highlighter about 3.
- Easy Syntax Highlighter has no reviews yet.
- Urvanov Syntax Highlighter was updated more recently: Sep 12, 2026, against Mar 27, 2026 for Easy Syntax Highlighter.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 6.9.11.
- Easy Syntax Highlighter has been around longer: since 2017, against 2019 for Urvanov Syntax Highlighter.
Line by line
Urvanov Syntax Highlighter leads on 5 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Easy Syntax Highlighter |  Urvanov Syntax Highlighter |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #23,622 | #4,101 |
| Active installs | 30+ | 3K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 67 | 2.5K |
| Rating | No ratings | 4.5(19) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 0% |
| Tested up to | 6.9.11 | 6.9.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.16 | ×0.62 |
| Last release | 7 months ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 | – |
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