WordPress plugin comparison
External Files vs WP SyntaxHighlighter
At a glance
- WP SyntaxHighlighter has more active installs: 300+, against 10+ for External Files.
- On a typical day, WP SyntaxHighlighter is downloaded about 4 times, External Files about 1.
- External Files has no reviews yet.
- WP SyntaxHighlighter was updated more recently: Feb 29, 2012, against Jun 21, 2009 for External Files.
- WP SyntaxHighlighter is tested with a newer WordPress: 3.3.2, against 2.8 for External Files.
- External Files has been around longer: since 2009, against 2011 for WP SyntaxHighlighter.
Line by line
WP SyntaxHighlighter leads on 5 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  External Files |  WP SyntaxHighlighter |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #47,073 | #10,855 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 300+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 26 | 91 |
| Rating | No ratings | 5.0(1) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 2.8 | 3.3.2 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 17 years ago | 14 years ago |
| Requires PHP | – | – |
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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