WordPress plugin comparison
Gist GitHub Shortcode vs Urvanov Syntax Highlighter
Gist GitHub Shortcode
by Claudio Sanches
200+ installs5.0
Urvanov Syntax Highlighter
by urvanov
3K+ installs4.5
At a glance
- Urvanov Syntax Highlighter has more active installs: 3K+, against 200+ for Gist GitHub Shortcode.
- On a typical day, Urvanov Syntax Highlighter is downloaded about 72 times, Gist GitHub Shortcode about 5.
- Gist GitHub Shortcode is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews, against 4.5 from 19 reviews.
- Urvanov Syntax Highlighter was updated more recently: Sep 12, 2026, against Aug 10, 2020 for Gist GitHub Shortcode.
- Urvanov Syntax Highlighter is tested with a newer WordPress: 6.9.11, against 5.5.24 for Gist GitHub Shortcode.
- Gist GitHub Shortcode has been around longer: since 2012, against 2019 for Urvanov Syntax Highlighter.
Line by line
Urvanov Syntax Highlighter leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric | Gist GitHub Shortcode | Urvanov Syntax Highlighter |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #12,665 | #4,101 |
| Active installs | 200+ | 3K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 93 | 2.6K |
| Rating | 5.0(6) | 4.5(19) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 0% |
| Tested up to | 5.5.24 | 6.9.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×0.62 |
| Last release | 6 years ago | 1 month 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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